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Cayenne pepper vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and potato pancake

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 in cayenne pepper is higher than in potato pancake.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 830% more than potato pancake.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 130 times more vitamin E than potato pancake. While cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of vitamin E, potato pancake contains only 0.23mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.8%
Contains more IronIron +367.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
~equal in Selenium ~8.9µg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6403.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12869.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2874.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.1%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%
Contains more WaterWater +493.4%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.6%

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 32µg 228%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.23mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.448mg 154%
Fiber 27.2g 3.3g 96%
Iron 7.8mg 1.67mg 77%
Manganese 2mg 0.26mg 76%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.7µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.173mg 57%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 27.6mg 54%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.672mg 44%
Potassium 2014mg 622mg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Sodium 30mg 764mg 32%
Magnesium 152mg 36mg 28%
Phosphorus 293mg 128mg 24%
Copper 0.373mg 0.18mg 21%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.7mg 16%
Folate 106µg 41µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.158mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Calcium 148mg 32mg 12%
Protein 12.01g 6.08g 12%
Carbs 56.63g 27.81g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 7.516g 6%
Choline 51.5mg 74.2mg 4%
Fats 17.27g 14.76g 4%
Saturated fat 3.26g 2.496g 3%
Calories 318kcal 268kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 3.73g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.79g N/A
Selenium 8.8µg 8.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
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

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.