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Cayenne pepper vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Teff

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Teff has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Teff has 28 times less Vitamin B2 than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 0.919mg of Vitamin B2, while Teff has 0.033mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Teff, cooked.

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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%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1782.2%
Contains more IronIron +280.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43%

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%
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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% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2080400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +857.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2425.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +488.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2556.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.1%
Contains more OtherOther +775.4%
Contains more WaterWater +830.8%

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 Teff
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Teff Opinion
Calories 318kcal 101kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 3.87g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.65g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 17.06g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 19.86g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 50mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 49mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 107mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.05mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Teff
Fiber 27.2g 2.8g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.226mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 1.11mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 120mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 8mg Teff
Vitamin A 41610IU 2IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.183mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.033mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.909mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.097mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 18µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Teff
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
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.