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Cayenne pepper vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cayenne pepper and maple syrup

  • Maple syrup contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +623.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +850%
Contains more IronIron +6990.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1972.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10642%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29925%
Contains more FatsFats +28683.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1185.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +302.4%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49135.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Maple syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.002mg 188%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Iron 7.8mg 0.11mg 96%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.017g 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.081mg 54%
Potassium 2014mg 212mg 53%
Phosphorus 293mg 2mg 42%
Manganese 2mg 2.908mg 39%
Copper 0.373mg 0.018mg 39%
Magnesium 152mg 21mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 1.27mg 27%
Folate 106µg 0µg 27%
Fats 17.27g 0.06g 26%
Protein 12.01g 0.04g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.066mg 22%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.007g 15%
Selenium 8.8µg 0.6µg 15%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.47mg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 1.6mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.011g 7%
Calcium 148mg 102mg 5%
Calories 318kcal 260kcal 3%
Carbs 56.63g 67.04g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 12mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 60.46g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.253g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.