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Cayenne pepper vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cayenne pepper and pistachios

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3; however, pistachios are richer in copper and vitamin B1.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 822% more.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 14 times more vitamin C than pistachios. Cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of vitamin C, while pistachios contain 5.6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, pistachio 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +99%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +248.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1264.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7903.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +943%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +474.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +569.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.4%
Contains more WaterWater +84.2%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.9%
Contains more FatsFats +162.4%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +745.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%

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 Pistachio
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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 26µg 228%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 2.86mg 180%
Copper 0.373mg 1.3mg 103%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 5.6mg 79%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Fiber 27.2g 10.6g 66%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.16mg 58%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 1.7mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 23.257g 51%
Iron 7.8mg 3.92mg 49%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.3mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.87mg 45%
Fats 17.27g 45.32g 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 14.38g 40%
Manganese 2mg 1.2mg 35%
Potassium 2014mg 1025mg 29%
Phosphorus 293mg 490mg 28%
Protein 12.01g 20.16g 16%
Folate 106µg 51µg 14%
Saturated fat 3.26g 5.907g 12%
Calories 318kcal 560kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Carbs 56.63g 27.17g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Magnesium 152mg 121mg 7%
Calcium 148mg 105mg 4%
Selenium 8.8µg 7µg 3%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.2mg 3%
Sodium 30mg 1mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.