Cayenne pepper vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cayenne pepper and flax seeds
- Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% higher.
- Cayenne pepper has 127 times more vitamin C than flax seeds. While cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of vitamin C, flax seeds have 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9522.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +470.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +418% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1767.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +401.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 0µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.31mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.473mg | 152% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 28.73g | 136% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 1.644mg | 110% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 1.22mg | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0.6mg | 84% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 4.3µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.161mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 392mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 642mg | 50% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 42.16g | 38% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 813mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 3.08mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 25.4µg | 30% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 5.73mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 2.482mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 20% | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.34mg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 18.29g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 7.527g | 12% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 534kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 255mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 28.88g | 9% |
| Folate | 106µg | 87µg | 5% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 78.7mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 3.663g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 27.3g | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds 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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (30 mg)