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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 from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.

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% 2497% 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 Opinion
Calories 318kcal 260kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.04g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.06g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 56.63g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 152mg 21mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 102mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 212mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.11mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 60.46g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.018mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 1.47mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 8.8µg 0.6µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.066mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.081mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.002mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg 1.6mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.011g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.017g Cayenne pepper
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

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
360%
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.