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Cayenne pepper vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Tortilla

  • Tortilla contains less Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Iron, and Magnesium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Cayenne pepper is 198% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.7%
Contains more Potassium +1818.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +265.7%
Contains more Manganese +646.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.7%
Contains more Potassium +1818.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +265.7%
Contains more Manganese +646.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3983.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Equal in Folate - 98
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3983.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Equal in Folate - 98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +1717.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +223%
Contains more Water +396.4%
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +1717.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +223%
Contains more Water +396.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1386.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2040.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1386.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2040.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 12.01g 7.28g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.95g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 49.94g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 237kcal Cayenne pepper
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 10.34g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 27.2g 2.4g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 70mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 3.81mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 19mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 146mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 105mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 482mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.32mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.102mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.268mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.19mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.114mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.125mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.06mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 98µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.4µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.185g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.391g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.964g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.