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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)