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Cayenne pepper vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cayenne pepper and sockeye salmon?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 828% more.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1245.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +361.9%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +350.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +303.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~305mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3487.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2913.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.6%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +210.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +874.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.5%
Contains more WaterWater +736.4%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +530.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 58µg 225%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.99mg 192%
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.827mg 125%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.52mg 91%
Manganese 2mg 0.013mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.1µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.246mg 52%
Selenium 8.8µg 35.5µg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.327g 47%
Potassium 2014mg 436mg 46%
Copper 0.373mg 0.076mg 33%
Protein 12.01g 26.48g 29%
Magnesium 152mg 36mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 25%
Folate 106µg 7µg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Carbs 56.63g 0g 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.55mg 18%
Fats 17.27g 5.57g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.157mg 14%
Calcium 148mg 11mg 14%
Choline 51.5mg 112.6mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.969g 10%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 10.123mg 9%
Calories 318kcal 156kcal 8%
Sodium 30mg 92mg 3%
Phosphorus 293mg 305mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 1.864g 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.