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Cayenne pepper vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and short ribs different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin K; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than cayenne pepper (32).

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties used 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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +913.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +799.1%
Contains more IronIron +237.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15284.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.4%

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 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1013.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3245.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.6%

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +727.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.6%
Contains more FatsFats +143.1%
Contains more WaterWater +343.7%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +586.5%

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 Short ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.29mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.22mg 172%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Manganese 2mg 0.013mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 2.31mg 69%
Saturated fat 3.26g 17.8g 66%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.4µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.15mg 59%
Potassium 2014mg 224mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.53g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 18.88g 40%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.452mg 39%
Fats 17.27g 41.98g 38%
Magnesium 152mg 15mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Copper 0.373mg 0.099mg 30%
Folate 106µg 5µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.05mg 23%
Zinc 2.48mg 4.88mg 22%
Selenium 8.8µg 20.8µg 22%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Protein 12.01g 21.57g 19%
Phosphorus 293mg 162mg 19%
Calcium 148mg 12mg 14%
Calories 318kcal 471kcal 8%
Choline 51.5mg 82.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Sodium 30mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.54g)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.