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Cayenne pepper vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cayenne pepper and mussels?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, and selenium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +348.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +651.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +918.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +461.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2186.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.3mg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +285.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.2%
Contains more WaterWater +659.6%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.9%

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 Mussels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Vitamin A 2081µg 91µg 221%
Manganese 2mg 6.8mg 209%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.1mg 181%
Selenium 8.8µg 89.6µg 147%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 13.6mg 70%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 2014mg 268mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.212g 48%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.42mg 38%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3mg 36%
Magnesium 152mg 37mg 27%
Copper 0.373mg 0.149mg 25%
Protein 12.01g 23.8g 24%
Fats 17.27g 4.48g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Carbs 56.63g 7.39g 16%
Sodium 30mg 369mg 15%
Iron 7.8mg 6.72mg 14%
Calcium 148mg 33mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.85g 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Folate 106µg 76µg 8%
Calories 318kcal 172kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 1.014g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.3mg 2%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.67mg 2%
Phosphorus 293mg 285mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.41g)
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 - 339mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.