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Cayenne pepper vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cayenne pepper and rose hips

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and manganese; however, rose hips have more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 745% higher.
  • Rose hips have 32 times less vitamin B6 than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 2.45mg of vitamin B6, while rose hips have 0.076mg.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +369.5%
Contains more IronIron +635.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +892%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +859%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +569.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3123.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +210%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +457.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +650.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4979.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +411.9%
Contains more WaterWater +628.7%

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 Rose hips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 76.4mg 426mg 388%
Vitamin A 2081µg 217µg 207%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.076mg 183%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 5.84mg 160%
Iron 7.8mg 1.06mg 84%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.166mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Potassium 2014mg 429mg 47%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.3mg 46%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 25.9µg 45%
Manganese 2mg 1.02mg 43%
Phosphorus 293mg 61mg 33%
Copper 0.373mg 0.113mg 29%
Folate 106µg 3µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.016mg 26%
Fats 17.27g 0.34g 26%
Protein 12.01g 1.6g 21%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.25mg 20%
Magnesium 152mg 69mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Fiber 27.2g 24.1g 12%
Calories 318kcal 162kcal 8%
Choline 51.5mg 12mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Carbs 56.63g 38.22g 6%
Calcium 148mg 169mg 2%
Sodium 30mg 4mg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.58g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose hips
Rose hips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.