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Cayenne pepper vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cayenne pepper and turkey meat?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer than turkey meat in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 230% more.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +957.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +742.7%
Contains more IronIron +615.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +301.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17241.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +628.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~9.573mg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +133.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94283.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1158.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.7%
Contains more WaterWater +689.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.647g

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 12µg 230%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.07mg 198%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.616mg 141%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Manganese 2mg 0.014mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Iron 7.8mg 1.09mg 84%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg 67%
Potassium 2014mg 239mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.281mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.119g 42%
Selenium 8.8µg 29.8µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Protein 12.01g 28.55g 33%
Copper 0.373mg 0.093mg 31%
Magnesium 152mg 30mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.045mg 24%
Folate 106µg 9µg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Carbs 56.63g 0.06g 19%
Fats 17.27g 7.39g 15%
Calcium 148mg 14mg 13%
Phosphorus 293mg 223mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 87.4mg 7%
Calories 318kcal 189kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 9.573mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.26g 2.155g 5%
Sodium 30mg 103mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Net carbs 29.43g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Zinc 2.48mg 2.48mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 2.647g 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Turkey meat
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.