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Cayenne pepper vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Sun-dried tomato?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 224% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Sun-dried tomato. While Cayenne pepper has 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, Sun-dried tomato has only 0.319mg.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained 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.
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +191%
Contains more Magnesium +87.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +214.9%
Contains more Iron +191%
Contains more Magnesium +87.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Contains more Copper +26.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +3135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +668%
Contains more Folate +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.2%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +668%
Contains more Folate +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Fats +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Other +63.2%
Contains more Water +568.7%
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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +137.4%
Contains more Fats +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Other +63.2%
Contains more Water +568.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 17.53g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 5.06g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 14.08g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 23.33g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 213kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 27.2g 5.8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 47mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.68mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 81mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 139mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 1565mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 266mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.78mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 2mg 0.466mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 1286IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 64µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.193mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.383mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.63mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.319mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 23µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 3.26g 1.893g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.06g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.