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Cayenne pepper vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cayenne pepper and mortadella

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin K; however, mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11699% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1135.6%
Contains more IronIron +457.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +521.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4918.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16548.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1756.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.3%
Contains more FatsFats +47%
Contains more WaterWater +549.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cayenne pepper Mortadella
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 153mg 11699%
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.22mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.13mg 178%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Manganese 2mg 0.03mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 1.4mg 80%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.6µg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Potassium 2014mg 163mg 54%
Sodium 30mg 1246mg 53%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.673mg 38%
Copper 0.373mg 0.06mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.12g 35%
Magnesium 152mg 11mg 34%
Saturated fat 3.26g 9.51g 28%
Phosphorus 293mg 97mg 28%
Folate 106µg 3µg 26%
Selenium 8.8µg 22.6µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 11.38g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Carbs 56.63g 3.05g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.119mg 17%
Calcium 148mg 18mg 13%
Fats 17.27g 25.39g 12%
Protein 12.01g 16.37g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Choline 51.5mg 72.2mg 4%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.1mg 3%
Calories 318kcal 311kcal 0%
Net carbs 29.43g 3.05g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Cayenne pepper
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.