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Cayenne pepper vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cayenne pepper and rosemary

  • Rosemary contains less vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1 than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 774% higher.
  • Rosemary has 10 times less vitamin B3 than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 8.701mg of vitamin B3, while rosemary has 0.912mg.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +67%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.5%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +504.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +629.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~109µg

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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.8%
Contains more FatsFats +194.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.6%
Contains more OtherOther +155.9%
Contains more WaterWater +741.9%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +137.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +829%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.9%

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 Rosemary
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Rosemary DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 146µg 215%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.336mg 163%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 21.8mg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.152mg 59%
Fiber 27.2g 14.1g 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.901g 50%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.912mg 49%
Manganese 2mg 0.96mg 45%
Potassium 2014mg 668mg 40%
Phosphorus 293mg 66mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.036mg 24%
Fats 17.27g 5.86g 18%
Calcium 148mg 317mg 17%
Protein 12.01g 3.31g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Magnesium 152mg 91mg 15%
Iron 7.8mg 6.65mg 14%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.93mg 14%
Carbs 56.63g 20.7g 12%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calories 318kcal 131kcal 9%
Copper 0.373mg 0.301mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 1.16g 4%
Saturated fat 3.26g 2.838g 2%
Folate 106µg 109µg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Sodium 30mg 26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Rosemary
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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.422g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.