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Cayenne pepper vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and agave nectar

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 in cayenne pepper is higher than in agave nectar.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 829% more than agave nectar.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 504 times more potassium than agave nectar. While cayenne pepper contains 2014mg of potassium, agave nectar contains only 4mg.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50250%
Contains more IronIron +8566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4044.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +417.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25912.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +947%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +256.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +287.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13244.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3737.8%
Contains more OtherOther +3926.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +185%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Agave nectar DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 8µg 230%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.98mg 192%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.234mg 170%
Fiber 27.2g 0.2g 108%
Iron 7.8mg 0.09mg 96%
Manganese 2mg 0.005mg 87%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 17mg 66%
Potassium 2014mg 4mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.165mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0g 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.689mg 50%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 22.5µg 48%
Phosphorus 293mg 1mg 42%
Copper 0.373mg 0.009mg 40%
Magnesium 152mg 1mg 36%
Fats 17.27g 0.45g 26%
Protein 12.01g 0.09g 24%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.01mg 22%
Folate 106µg 30µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.122mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0g 15%
Calcium 148mg 1mg 15%
Selenium 8.8µg 1.7µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0g 7%
Carbs 56.63g 76.37g 7%
Choline 51.5mg 13.3mg 7%
Sodium 30mg 4mg 1%
Calories 318kcal 310kcal 0%
Net carbs 29.43g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 68.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.69g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.