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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 RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% 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.

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Calcium +1038.5%
Contains more Iron +2589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3562.5%
Contains more Potassium +1747.7%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1038.5%
Contains more Iron +2589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3562.5%
Contains more Potassium +1747.7%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Vitamin A +71641.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +149050%
Contains more Vitamin C +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2771.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1640.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2087.5%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11371.4%
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%
Pineapple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +71641.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +149050%
Contains more Vitamin C +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2771.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1640.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2087.5%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Protein +2124.1%
Contains more Fats +14291.7%
Contains more Carbs +331.6%
Contains more Other +2645.5%
Contains more Water +968.3%
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
Pineapple
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +2124.1%
Contains more Fats +14291.7%
Contains more Carbs +331.6%
Contains more Other +2645.5%
Contains more Water +968.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21053.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20825%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21053.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20825%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 11.72g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.54g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.12g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 13.12g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 50kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 10.34g 9.85g Pineapple
Fiber 27.2g 1.4g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 13mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.29mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 12mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 8mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 109mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 2.48mg 0.12mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.11mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.927mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 58IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.02mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 47.8mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.079mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.032mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.112mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 18µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.7µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.013g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.04g Cayenne pepper

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Cayenne pepper Pineapple
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
21%
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.