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Cayenne pepper vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cayenne pepper and omelette

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than omelette in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 820% higher.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than cayenne pepper (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1621.4%
Contains more IronIron +427%
Contains more CopperCopper +492.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193.2%

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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1109.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13495.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1684.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +380.8%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +48.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8748.4%
Contains more OtherOther +504%
Contains more WaterWater +845.7%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.319g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Omelette DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 172µg 212%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.29mg 190%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.143mg 177%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Manganese 2mg 0.024mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 1.48mg 79%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 4.5µg 63%
Potassium 2014mg 117mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.064mg 54%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.386mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.712g 38%
Choline 51.5mg 247.6mg 36%
Magnesium 152mg 11mg 34%
Copper 0.373mg 0.063mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Selenium 8.8µg 25.8µg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.034mg 25%
Carbs 56.63g 0.64g 19%
Phosphorus 293mg 167mg 18%
Folate 106µg 39µg 17%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.09mg 13%
Calcium 148mg 48mg 10%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Fats 17.27g 11.66g 9%
Calories 318kcal 154kcal 8%
Sodium 30mg 155mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 4.843g 5%
Protein 12.01g 10.57g 3%
Net carbs 29.43g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Saturated fat 3.26g 3.319g 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
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

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.