Cayenne pepper vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cayenne pepper and rib eye steak different?
- Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, iron, vitamin K, and potassium, while rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than rib eye steak.
- Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than rib eye steak (0).
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were used 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +590.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1245.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +674.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +248.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +366.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2400% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +138.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +237.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25912.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29730% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +362% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +413.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4918.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1666.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 2081µg | 8µg | 230% |
Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.1mg | 198% |
Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.477mg | 152% |
Fiber | 27.2g | 0g | 109% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.1µg | 88% |
Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0mg | 85% |
Manganese | 2mg | 0.08mg | 83% |
Iron | 7.8mg | 2.24mg | 70% |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 1.6µg | 66% |
Potassium | 2014mg | 260mg | 52% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.287mg | 49% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 1.027g | 49% |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 29.7µg | 38% |
Copper | 0.373mg | 0.08mg | 33% |
Zinc | 2.48mg | 5.91mg | 31% |
Magnesium | 152mg | 22mg | 31% |
Saturated fat | 3.26g | 9.684g | 29% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
Folate | 106µg | 6µg | 25% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 4.908mg | 24% |
Protein | 12.01g | 23.69g | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.071mg | 21% |
Phosphorus | 293mg | 152mg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 10.519g | 19% |
Carbs | 56.63g | 0g | 19% |
Calcium | 148mg | 11mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
Fats | 17.27g | 21.81g | 7% |
Calories | 318kcal | 291kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Sodium | 30mg | 54mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 29.43g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
Choline | 51.5mg | 48.8mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.041mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.269mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.184mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +60300% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +26.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +576.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +715% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +282.5% |