Cayenne pepper vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cayenne pepper and spelt
- Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B2, potassium, and iron; however, spelt is richer in manganese.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% higher.
- Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than spelt (63).
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +448.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +419.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3675.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +713.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +965.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2130.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11% |
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:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +610.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.9% |
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
0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +518% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +565.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 0µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.79mg | 194% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.23mg | 171% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0mg | 85% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 10.7g | 66% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 3.6µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.113mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 388mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 1.258g | 47% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 2.983mg | 43% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 4.44mg | 42% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 2.43g | 23% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 21% | |
| Folate | 106µg | 45µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 401mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.511mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 0.406g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 6.843mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 27mg | 12% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.28mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 0.445g | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 11.7µg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 14.57g | 5% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 70.19g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.364mg | 3% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 338kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 is richer in minerals?
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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.