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Cayenne pepper vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Pound cake

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Pound cake in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 223% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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
10
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0
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +427%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +1251.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +788.1%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +427%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +1251.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +788.1%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +76%

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
9
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3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +17165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4489.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6705.6%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4623.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +17165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4489.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6705.6%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4623.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +140.2%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Other +294.8%
Contains more Water +221.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
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
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +140.2%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Other +294.8%
Contains more Water +221.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02

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 Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 12.01g 5g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 13.96g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 53.64g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 10.34g 33.36g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g 0.6g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 47mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.48mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 8mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 140mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 149mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 377mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.43mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.042mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.11mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 241IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 70µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.65mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.173mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.249mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.615mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.036mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 42µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.7µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.192g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 4.811g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.419g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.