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Cayenne pepper vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cayenne pepper and fish sandwiches?

  • Fish sandwiches have less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 830% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 54 times more vitamin E than fish sandwiches. Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of vitamin E, while fish sandwiches have 0.55mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +508%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +877.7%
Contains more IronIron +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +657.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.5%

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.
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34583.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +556.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +490.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.2%
Contains more OtherOther +183.6%
Contains more WaterWater +501.7%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.595g

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 6µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.55mg 195%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.07mg 183%
Fiber 27.2g 1g 105%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.8mg 83%
Iron 7.8mg 1.5mg 79%
Manganese 2mg 0.264mg 75%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.14mg 60%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 13.6µg 56%
Potassium 2014mg 206mg 53%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.15mg 41%
Copper 0.373mg 0.075mg 33%
Magnesium 152mg 25mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Phosphorus 293mg 116mg 25%
Sodium 30mg 602mg 25%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.49mg 18%
Selenium 8.8µg 18µg 17%
Folate 106µg 46µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 6.257g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Calcium 148mg 37mg 11%
Carbs 56.63g 26.69g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.21mg 10%
Fats 17.27g 12.45g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.26g 1.949g 6%
Choline 51.5mg 28.9mg 4%
Calories 318kcal 257kcal 3%
Protein 12.01g 10.29g 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 2.595g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.311g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.