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Cayenne pepper vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Peanut butter different?

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Peanut butter.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt are the varieties 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
5
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5
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +202%
Contains more Iron +348.3%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.51
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +202%
Contains more Iron +348.3%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.51

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
8
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
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%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Carbs +153.8%
Contains more Water +554.5%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Protein +84.9%
Contains more Fats +197.4%
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
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +153.8%
Contains more Water +554.5%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Protein +84.9%
Contains more Fats +197.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
1
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 17.31g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 17.27g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 56.63g 22.31g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.34g 10.49g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g 5g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 49mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.74mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 293mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 2014mg 558mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.48mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.373mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 2mg 1.665mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 4.1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 9.1mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.192mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.441mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 87µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 10.325g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.