Cayenne pepper vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cayenne pepper and Flax
- Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.
- Cayenne pepper has 127 times more Vitamin C than Flax. While Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C, Flax has only 0.6mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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.
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Iron
+36.1%
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Potassium
+147.7%
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Calcium
+72.3%
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Magnesium
+157.9%
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Phosphorus
+119.1%
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Zinc
+75%
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Copper
+227.1%
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Manganese
+24.1%
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Selenium
+188.6%
Equal in Sodium - 30
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Iron
+36.1%
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Potassium
+147.7%
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Calcium
+72.3%
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Magnesium
+157.9%
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Phosphorus
+119.1%
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Zinc
+75%
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Copper
+227.1%
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Manganese
+24.1%
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Selenium
+188.6%
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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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+9522.6%
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Vitamin C
+12633.3%
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Vitamin B2
+470.8%
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Vitamin B3
+182.5%
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Vitamin B6
+418%
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Folate
+21.8%
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Vitamin K
+1767.4%
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Vitamin B1
+401.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+9522.6%
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Vitamin C
+12633.3%
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Vitamin B2
+470.8%
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Vitamin B3
+182.5%
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Vitamin B6
+418%
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Folate
+21.8%
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Vitamin K
+1767.4%
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Vitamin B1
+401.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+96.1%
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Water
+15.7%
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Other
+62.8%
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Protein
+52.3%
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Fats
+144.1%
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
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6.04 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
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3.71 g
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Carbs
+96.1%
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Water
+15.7%
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+62.8%
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Protein
+52.3%
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Fats
+144.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-11%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+173.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+243.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.37 g
Saturated Fat:
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
28.73 g
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-11%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+173.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+243.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.43g | 1.58g |
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| Protein | 12.01g | 18.29g |
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| Fats | 17.27g | 42.16g |
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| Carbs | 56.63g | 28.88g |
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| Calories | 318kcal | 534kcal |
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| Sugar | 10.34g | 1.55g |
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| Fiber | 27.2g | 27.3g |
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| Calcium | 148mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 7.8mg | 5.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 152mg | 392mg |
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| Phosphorus | 293mg | 642mg |
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| Potassium | 2014mg | 813mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 30mg | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.373mg | 1.22mg |
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| Manganese | 2mg | 2.482mg |
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| Selenium | 8.8µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 41610IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2081µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 1.644mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 3.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.473mg |
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| Folate | 106µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.26g | 3.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.75g | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 28.73g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (30 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)