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Cayenne pepper vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cayenne pepper and Rye

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B3 in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Rye.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Rye.

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

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.9%
Contains more IronIron +196.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%
~equal in Copper ~0.367mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg

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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Rye
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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 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378172.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1261%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +959.5%
Contains more OtherOther +284.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1222.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +991.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%

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 Rye
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Rye Opinion
Calories 318kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 12.01g 10.34g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 1.63g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 56.63g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 152mg 110mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 24mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 510mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.63mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 27.2g 15.1g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.367mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.65mg Rye
Phosphorus 293mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 30mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 41610IU 11IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.85mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 8.8µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.316mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.251mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.27mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.294mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 5.9µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 38µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 30.4mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.208g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.767g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Rye
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.