Cayenne pepper vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cayenne pepper and muffin
- Muffin has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 831% more than muffin.
- Muffin contains 85 times less vitamin C than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of vitamin C, while muffin contains 0.9mg.
- The glycemic index of muffin is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1564.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +521.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +570.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +345.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9809.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1730.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +463.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6025% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +308.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +210.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.07g
~equal in
Carbs
~53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.103g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 21µg | 229% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 1.63mg | 188% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.04mg | 185% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 1.1g | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0.9mg | 84% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 1.3mg | 81% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 0.449mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.163mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 121mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1.418mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.06mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 10mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 39.2µg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 146mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.37mg | 19% |
| Folate | 106µg | 48µg | 15% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 4.49g | 15% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 336mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.168mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 44mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 92.5mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 4.822g | 5% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 375kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 2.844g | 2% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 16.07g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 8.103g | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 8.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 53g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins