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Cayenne pepper vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cayenne pepper and Tuna

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 229% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +747.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +282.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +451.1%
Contains more Copper +767.4%
Contains more Manganese +15284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +1129.5%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +747.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +282.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +451.1%
Contains more Copper +767.4%
Contains more Manganese +15284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +1129.5%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
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4
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +63915.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +10186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +63915.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +10186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +2827.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.9%
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Water +756.9%
Cayenne pepper
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2827.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.9%
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Water +756.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4682.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4682.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 17.27g 0.59g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 130kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0g Tuna
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 4mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.92mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 42mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 2014mg 527mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 54mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.45mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.043mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.013mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 41610IU 65IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 22µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.29mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.134mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.137mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 1.038mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.1µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.02g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.138g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.175g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.