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Cayenne pepper vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 228% more than taffy (candy).
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67033.3%
Contains more IronIron +77900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1081%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1157.1%

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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41510%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39933.3%
Contains more FatsFats +418.6%
Contains more WaterWater +66%
Contains more OtherOther +2526.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.7%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6817.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.1%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 318kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 12.01g 0.03g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 3.33g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 56.63g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 8mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 3mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.01mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 68.48g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.21mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 1mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 52mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 100IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 27µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.7µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.028mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.012mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.002mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.131g Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.838g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.121g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.