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, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +205.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +221% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21684.1% |
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 | +10814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +428% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2525.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2849.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2325.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +381.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.1% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +382.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +288.5% |
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
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +768.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 318kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 12.01g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 17.27g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.43g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 56.63g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 152mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 148mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 2014mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 7.8mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 10.34g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 27.2g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.373mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 293mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 41610IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 2mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 8.8µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 106µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 51.5mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.26g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.75g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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
360%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.874g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.