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Cayenne pepper vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and pretzel different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than pretzel in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than pretzel.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 63 times more vitamin E than pretzel. Cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of vitamin E, while pretzel contains 0.47mg.
  • Cayenne pepper is lower in sodium.
  • Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than cayenne pepper (32).

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types were 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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +424.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +448.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +803.1%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3538.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3210.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2767.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +489.4%
Contains more WaterWater +157.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +278.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%

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 Pretzel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.47mg 196%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.074mg 183%
Fiber 27.2g 3.4g 95%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 2.1mg 83%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.8µg 65%
Sodium 30mg 1240mg 53%
Potassium 2014mg 223mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.291g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.332mg 45%
Manganese 2mg 1.015mg 43%
Iron 7.8mg 4.58mg 40%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Magnesium 152mg 29mg 29%
Copper 0.373mg 0.156mg 24%
Phosphorus 293mg 128mg 24%
Fats 17.27g 2.93g 22%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 5.27mg 21%
Folate 106µg 166µg 15%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.04mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.391g 13%
Calcium 148mg 27mg 12%
Selenium 8.8µg 4.4µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.424mg 8%
Carbs 56.63g 80.39g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.727g 5%
Choline 51.5mg 29.5mg 4%
Protein 12.01g 10.04g 4%
Calories 318kcal 384kcal 3%
Net carbs 29.43g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 2.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.869g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.