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Cayenne pepper vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cayenne pepper and hazelnut

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin B3; however, hazelnut is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 12 times more vitamin C than hazelnut. While cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of vitamin C, hazelnut has only 6.3mg.
  • Hazelnut has a lower glycemic index (15) than cayenne pepper (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.2%
Contains more IronIron +66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +362.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~163mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~290mg

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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1112.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +465.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~113µg

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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +163.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +251.8%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1560.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.92g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Hazelnut DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 1µg 231%
Manganese 2mg 6.175mg 182%
Copper 0.373mg 1.725mg 150%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.563mg 145%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 45.652g 107%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 15.03mg 99%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 6.3mg 78%
Fiber 27.2g 9.7g 70%
Fats 17.27g 60.75g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.113mg 62%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 14.2µg 55%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.8mg 43%
Potassium 2014mg 680mg 39%
Iron 7.8mg 4.7mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.643mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 18%
Calories 318kcal 628kcal 16%
Carbs 56.63g 16.7g 13%
Selenium 8.8µg 2.4µg 12%
Protein 12.01g 14.95g 6%
Saturated fat 3.26g 4.464g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 7.92g 3%
Calcium 148mg 114mg 3%
Magnesium 152mg 163mg 3%
Folate 106µg 113µg 2%
Choline 51.5mg 45.6mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 7g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 4.34g N/A
Zinc 2.48mg 2.45mg 0%
Starch 0.48g 0%
Phosphorus 293mg 290mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0%
Valine 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.204g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.