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Cayenne pepper vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Chia seeds?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Chia seeds is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 196% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has 48 times more Vitamin C than Chia seeds. While Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C, Chia seeds has only 1.6mg.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this article.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +394.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +527.3%
~equal in Iron ~7.72mg

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%
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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4675%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76955.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5866%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.83mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +78%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.33g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 318kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 12.01g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 17.27g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.6mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 7.72g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 42.12g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 148mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 2014mg 407mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 7.72mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Chia seeds
Fiber 27.2g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.373mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 2.48mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 293mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 30mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 41610IU 54IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.5mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 8.8µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.17mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B6 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 49µg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.14g Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 3.33g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 2.309g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.