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Cayenne pepper vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Pita

  • Pita contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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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0
Pita
Pita
Contains more Calcium +72.1%
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.1%
Contains more Potassium +1578.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Manganese +315.8%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +72.1%
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.1%
Contains more Potassium +1578.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Manganese +315.8%

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
10
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1
Pita
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7105.9%
Contains more Folate +341.7%
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%
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7105.9%
Contains more Folate +341.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Pita
Pita
Contains more Protein +32%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Other +217.9%
Contains more Water +298.8%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
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
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +32%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Other +217.9%
Contains more Water +298.8%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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Pita
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2519%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1464.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2519%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1464.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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 Pita
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pita Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 53.5g Pita
Protein 12.01g 9.1g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 1.2g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 55.7g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 275kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Pita
Fiber 27.2g 2.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 86mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.4mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 26mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 97mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 120mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 536mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.84mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.168mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.481mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.267mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.097mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.142mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.034mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 24µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.105g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.535g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.