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Cayenne pepper vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and pecan

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, while pecan has more manganese and copper.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 831% more than pecan.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 69 times more vitamin C than pecan. While cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of vitamin C, pecan contains only 1.1mg.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +391.2%
Contains more IronIron +208.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6845.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2030.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +606.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2194.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +381.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.2%
~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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.6%
Contains more WaterWater +128.7%
Contains more OtherOther +308.1%
Contains more FatsFats +316.7%

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1383.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.2%

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 Pecan
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 Pecan DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 3µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.4mg 190%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.21mg 172%
Manganese 2mg 4.5mg 109%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 40.801g 95%
Copper 0.373mg 1.2mg 92%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 21.614g 88%
Fats 17.27g 71.97g 84%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.1mg 84%
Fiber 27.2g 9.6g 70%
Iron 7.8mg 2.53mg 66%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 3.5µg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.13mg 61%
Potassium 2014mg 410mg 47%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.167mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.66mg 28%
Folate 106µg 22µg 21%
Calories 318kcal 691kcal 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 4.53mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 17%
Carbs 56.63g 13.86g 14%
Saturated fat 3.26g 6.18g 13%
Selenium 8.8µg 3.8µg 9%
Calcium 148mg 70mg 8%
Magnesium 152mg 121mg 7%
Protein 12.01g 9.17g 6%
Choline 51.5mg 40.5mg 2%
Phosphorus 293mg 277mg 2%
Sodium 30mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.