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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 RAE, 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.1%
Contains more Potassium +1135.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +521.7%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +156.8%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.1%
Contains more Potassium +1135.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +521.7%
Contains more Manganese +6566.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16548.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Folate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16548.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Carbs +1756.7%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Water +549.7%
Cayenne pepper
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
Mortadella
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 Carbs +1756.7%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Water +549.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.8%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 3.05g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 17.27g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 56.63g 3.05g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 311kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.4mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 11mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 97mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 163mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1246mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.1mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.06mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.03mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.22mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.119mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.673mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.13mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.6µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 9.51g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.12g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
2972%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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.