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Cayenne pepper vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Oatmeal

  • Oatmeal contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 217% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
10
:
0
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.5%
Contains more Potassium +3201.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +465.2%
Contains more Manganese +258.4%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.5%
Contains more Potassium +3201.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +465.2%
Contains more Manganese +258.4%
Contains more Selenium +76%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin A +9509.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +42514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.8%
Contains more Folate +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9509.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +42514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.8%
Contains more Folate +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Protein +406.8%
Contains more Fats +1169.9%
Contains more Carbs +385.3%
Contains more Other +959.6%
Contains more Water +943.9%
Cayenne pepper
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
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +406.8%
Contains more Fats +1169.9%
Contains more Carbs +385.3%
Contains more Other +959.6%
Contains more Water +943.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +603.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1864.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +603.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1864.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 9.97g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.37g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 1.36g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 11.67g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 68kcal Cayenne pepper
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 10.34g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 27.2g 1.7g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 80mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 5.96mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 26mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 77mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 61mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 49mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.62mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.066mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.558mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 433IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 130µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.07mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.26mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.215mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.025mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.29mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 44µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.4µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.391g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.426g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.