Cayenne pepper vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and tamarind
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in tamarind.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than tamarind.
- Cayenne pepper contains 298 times more vitamin E than tamarind. While cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of vitamin E, tamarind contains only 0.1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +576.9% |
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 | +2082.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +504.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +349% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3612.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2767.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +657.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +498.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.5% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +328.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2778.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +290.1% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1419.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14086.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 2µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.1mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.066mg | 183% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 5.1g | 88% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 87% | |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 3.5mg | 81% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 2.8µg | 65% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 2.8mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.152mg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 0.059g | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1.938mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 628mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.086mg | 32% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 0.6g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 113mg | 26% |
| Folate | 106µg | 14µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 2.8g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 0.272g | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 1.3µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 92mg | 14% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 8.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.428mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 0.181g | 6% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 62.5g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 30mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)