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Cayenne pepper vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and pork

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium, while pork has more selenium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than pork.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +678.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.1%
Contains more IronIron +796.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +411%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +414.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.39mg

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%
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +428%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.3%

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +578.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.5%
Contains more WaterWater +618.9%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Pork DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 2µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.29mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.464mg 153%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.87mg 87%
Manganese 2mg 0.009mg 87%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.6mg 84%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Selenium 8.8µg 45.3µg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.2g 48%
Potassium 2014mg 423mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.321mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.877mg 46%
Copper 0.373mg 0.073mg 33%
Protein 12.01g 27.32g 31%
Magnesium 152mg 28mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Folate 106µg 5µg 25%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 5.037mg 23%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 14%
Calcium 148mg 19mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.26g 5.23g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 6.19g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 93.9mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Phosphorus 293mg 246mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Fats 17.27g 13.92g 5%
Calories 318kcal 242kcal 4%
Sodium 30mg 62mg 1%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.39mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.