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Cayenne pepper vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Salami

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, and Potassium, however, Salami is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 231% more than Salami.
  • Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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
8
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +537.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Selenium +255.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.357
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +537.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Selenium +255.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.357

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
8
:
4
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.8%
Contains more Folate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2409.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
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%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.8%
Contains more Folate +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2409.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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3
Salami
Salami
Contains more Carbs +2259.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Protein +81.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +461.4%
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
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Carbs +2259.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Protein +81.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +461.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Salami
Salami
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.6%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Salami Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 2.4g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 21.85g Salami
Fats 17.27g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 56.63g 2.4g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 10.34g 0.96g Salami
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 15mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.56mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 19mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 191mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 316mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1740mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.373mg 0.357mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.978mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.22mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.357mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 6.053mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.459mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 80.3µg 3.2µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.586g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 9.316g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.529g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1710mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.