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Cayenne pepper vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cayenne pepper and Walnut?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Walnut is richer in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 59 times more Vitamin C than Walnut. Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C, while Walnut has 1.3mg.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Nuts, walnuts, english types in this comparison.

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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 +51%
Contains more Iron +168%
Contains more Potassium +356.7%
Contains more Selenium +79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Copper +325.2%
Contains more Manganese +70.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 158
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 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +51%
Contains more Iron +168%
Contains more Potassium +356.7%
Contains more Selenium +79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Copper +325.2%
Contains more Manganese +70.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 158

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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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +207950%
Contains more Vitamin E +4161.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +673.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +356.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2874.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.341
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 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +207950%
Contains more Vitamin E +4161.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +673.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +356.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2874.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.341
Equal in Folate - 98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +313.1%
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Other +239.3%
Contains more Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +277.6%
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
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +313.1%
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Other +239.3%
Contains more Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +277.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.6%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 7.01g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 17.27g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 56.63g 13.71g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 10.34g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 27.2g 6.7g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 98mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.91mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 293mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 2014mg 441mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 2.48mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.373mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 2mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 8.8µg 4.9µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 20IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 1µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.7mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 1.3mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.15mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.125mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.537mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 98µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 2.7µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 3.26g 6.126g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Walnut
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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)
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.

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.