Cayenne pepper vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cayenne pepper and parsley different?
- Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium, while parsley is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1300% more than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper contains 40 times more vitamin E than parsley. Cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of vitamin E, while parsley contains 0.75mg.
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Parsley, fresh types were used in this article.
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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 | +204% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +263.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +405.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8700% |
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 AVitamin A | +394.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3877.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +837.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +562.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2622.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +302.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1942.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.4% |
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2086.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +794.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +989.6% |
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
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +832.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6650% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 1640µg | 1300% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.75mg | 194% |
| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 421µg | 184% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.09mg | 182% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 3.3g | 96% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 0.16mg | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 133mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.098mg | 63% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 0.124g | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1.313mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 554mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 58mg | 34% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 0.79g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.149mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 50mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.086mg | 20% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 6.2mg | 20% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 2.97g | 18% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 6.33g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 0.1µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 0.132g | 14% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 36kcal | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.07mg | 13% |
| Folate | 106µg | 152µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 12.8mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 0.295g | 6% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.