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Cayenne pepper vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Brazil nut different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3469% higher.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 Iron +221%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.5%
Contains more Magnesium +147.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +367.3%
Contains more Selenium +21684.1%
Equal in Calcium - 160
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.5%
Contains more Magnesium +147.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +367.3%
Contains more Selenium +21684.1%
Equal in Calcium - 160

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +428%
Contains more Vitamin C +10814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2849.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2325.7%
Contains more Folate +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +428%
Contains more Vitamin C +10814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2849.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2325.7%
Contains more Folate +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +382.4%
Contains more Water +135.4%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +288.5%
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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Carbs +382.4%
Contains more Water +135.4%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +288.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +768.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +768.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%

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 Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 4.24g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 17.27g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 56.63g 11.74g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 10.34g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 27.2g 7.5g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 7.8mg 2.43mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 293mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 2014mg 659mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.48mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.373mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 2mg 1.223mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 5.65mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.7mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.035mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.295mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.101mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 22µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 3.26g 16.134g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.874g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.