Cayenne pepper vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cayenne pepper and teff
- Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3, while teff has more manganese and copper.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than teff.
- Cayenne pepper contains 373 times more vitamin E than teff. While cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of vitamin E, teff contains only 0.08mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Teff, uncooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +371.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +362% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +408.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4126.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +293.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
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:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +625.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.1% |
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Water
~8.82g
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
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +366.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +681.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
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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| Manganese | 2mg | 9.24mg | 315% |
| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 0µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.08mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.482mg | 151% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 85% | |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 8g | 77% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 1.9µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.27mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 1.071g | 49% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.81mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 427mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 3.363mg | 33% |
| Folate | 106µg | 27% | |
| Fats | 17.27g | 2.38g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 429mg | 19% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 0.449g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.63mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 4.4µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 184mg | 8% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 13.1mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 73.13g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 0.589g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.39mg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 13.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 367kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 7.63mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.