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Cayenne pepper vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Peppers

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Potassium, however, Peppers are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 225% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 43 times more Vitamin E than Peppers. While Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of Vitamin E , Peppers have only 0.69mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw.

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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 Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +508%
Contains more Phosphorus +537%
Contains more Potassium +492.4%
Contains more Zinc +726.7%
Contains more Copper +114.4%
Contains more Manganese +743.9%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +508%
Contains more Phosphorus +537%
Contains more Potassium +492.4%
Contains more Zinc +726.7%
Contains more Copper +114.4%
Contains more Manganese +743.9%
Contains more Selenium +1660%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3429.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +781.3%
Contains more Folate +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +217.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +3429.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +781.3%
Contains more Folate +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +217.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +500.5%
Contains more Fats +8535%
Contains more Carbs +498.6%
Contains more Other +906.7%
Contains more Water +989.9%
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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +500.5%
Contains more Fats +8535%
Contains more Carbs +498.6%
Contains more Other +906.7%
Contains more Water +989.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7578.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7578.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

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 Peppers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 7.96g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.2g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 9.46g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 40kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 5.1g Peppers
Fiber 27.2g 1.5g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 18mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.2mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 25mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 46mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 340mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 2.48mg 0.3mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.174mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.237mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 1179IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 59µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.69mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.95mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.278mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 23µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 14.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.011g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.109g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppers
Peppers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.