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Cayenne pepper vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cayenne pepper and pineapple?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer than pineapple in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 831% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has 1492 times more vitamin E than pineapple. While cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of vitamin E, pineapple has only 0.02mg.
  • The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is lower.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Pineapple, raw, all varieties types 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1038.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1747.7%
Contains more IronIron +2589.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +239.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3562.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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.
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%
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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +149050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2771.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1640.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2087.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11371.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +488.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +836.4%
~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2124.1%
Contains more FatsFats +14291.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2645.5%
Contains more WaterWater +968.3%

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21053.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20825%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Pineapple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Pineapple DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 3µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.02mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.112mg 180%
Fiber 27.2g 1.4g 103%
Iron 7.8mg 0.29mg 94%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.032mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.7µg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.04g 56%
Potassium 2014mg 109mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.5mg 51%
Manganese 2mg 0.927mg 47%
Phosphorus 293mg 8mg 41%
Magnesium 152mg 12mg 33%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 47.8mg 32%
Copper 0.373mg 0.11mg 29%
Fats 17.27g 0.12g 26%
Protein 12.01g 0.54g 23%
Folate 106µg 18µg 22%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.12mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.079mg 21%
Selenium 8.8µg 0.1µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.009g 15%
Carbs 56.63g 13.12g 15%
Calcium 148mg 13mg 14%
Calories 318kcal 50kcal 13%
Choline 51.5mg 5.5mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.013g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Sodium 30mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 9.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.