Cayenne pepper vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cayenne pepper and macadamia
- Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, iron, and potassium; however, macadamia is richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% more.
- Cayenne pepper contains 64 times more vitamin C than macadamia. Cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of vitamin C, while macadamia contains 1.2mg.
- Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 | +16.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +447.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +111.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +90.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +102.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.6% |
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 | +6266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5424.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +467.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +790.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +863.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +264.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 2081µg | 0µg | 231% |
Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.54mg | 195% |
Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.275mg | 167% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 58.877g | 140% |
Manganese | 2mg | 4.131mg | 93% |
Fats | 17.27g | 75.77g | 90% |
Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 1.2mg | 84% |
Fiber | 27.2g | 8.6g | 74% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 1.195mg | 72% |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.162mg | 58% |
Iron | 7.8mg | 3.69mg | 51% |
Potassium | 2014mg | 368mg | 48% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 1.502g | 46% |
Copper | 0.373mg | 0.756mg | 43% |
Saturated fat | 3.26g | 12.061g | 40% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 2.473mg | 39% |
Folate | 106µg | 11µg | 24% |
Calories | 318kcal | 718kcal | 20% |
Phosphorus | 293mg | 188mg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 15% | |
Carbs | 56.63g | 13.82g | 14% |
Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.3mg | 11% |
Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 3.6µg | 9% |
Protein | 12.01g | 7.91g | 8% |
Calcium | 148mg | 85mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 152mg | 130mg | 5% |
Sodium | 30mg | 5mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 29.43g | 5.22g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | 4.57g | N/A |
Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +309.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +491.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +429.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +338.7% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +457.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2041% |