Cayenne pepper vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cayenne pepper and nachos different?
- Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, fiber, iron, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 than nachos.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
- Cayenne pepper contains 69 times more vitamin C than nachos. While cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of vitamin C, nachos contain only 1.1mg.
- Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than nachos (75).
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +261.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +134.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +456.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +940% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +482.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +969.5% |
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 | +6845.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +41520% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +631.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +591% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1039.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +316.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +960% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +364.6% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +409.8% |
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 | 5µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 4.08mg | 172% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.215mg | 172% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 3.2g | 96% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 0.75mg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 1.1mg | 84% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 0.187mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.133mg | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 19.3µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 0.63mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 362mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.064mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 14.02g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 42mg | 26% |
| Folate | 106µg | 10µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 5.04g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.123mg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 4.32g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.86mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 198mg | 14% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Sodium | 30mg | 313mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 34.91g | 7% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 21.5g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 26.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 343kcal | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 8.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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