Cayenne pepper vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and taco
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in taco.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 830% more than taco.
- Cayenne pepper contains 191 times more vitamin C than taco. While cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of vitamin C, taco contains only 0.4mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +863.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +555.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +384.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +703.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10305% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4871.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +556% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1431.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +424.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +608.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 20µg | 229% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.6mg | 195% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.09mg | 182% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 3.9g | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0.4mg | 84% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 1.19mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 0.249mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.06mg | 66% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 15.3µg | 54% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 209mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1.65mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 3.042g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.077mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 32mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.05mg | 23% |
| Folate | 106µg | 19µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 178mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 397mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 19.85g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 12.7g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.75mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Protein | 12.01g | 8.86g | 6% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 4.384g | 5% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 4.411g | 4% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 9.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins