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Cayenne pepper vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Squid

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin C, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 225% more than Cayenne pepper.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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 Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +856.9%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Contains more Selenium +918.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +856.9%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Contains more Selenium +918.2%

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +6064.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +798.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1829.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.4%
Contains more Folate +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6064.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +798.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1829.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.4%
Contains more Folate +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1133.6%
Contains more Carbs +3353%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Water +659.3%
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
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +1133.6%
Contains more Carbs +3353%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Water +659.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3023.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3023.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

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 Squid
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Squid Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 1.64g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 32.48g Squid
Fats 17.27g 1.4g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 1.64g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 158kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Squid
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 180mg Squid
Iron 7.8mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 152mg 60mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 2014mg 637mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 744mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.373mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 2mg 0.209mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 41610IU 675IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 203µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 8.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.017mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.189mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.27mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 24µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.162g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.268g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.