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Cayenne pepper vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and khorasan wheat different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B2, iron, and potassium; however, khorasan wheat is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked are the varieties used 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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +572.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +399.8%
Contains more IronIron +106.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +826.1%

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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4790.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +399.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +845.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4361.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +710.8%
Contains more OtherOther +259.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.6%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1191.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1247.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

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 Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 1µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.61mg 195%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.259mg 169%
Selenium 8.8µg 81.5µg 132%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.8µg 65%
Fiber 27.2g 11.1g 64%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.184mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.621g 52%
Iron 7.8mg 3.77mg 50%
Potassium 2014mg 403mg 47%
Manganese 2mg 2.735mg 32%
Folate 106µg 27%
Fats 17.27g 2.13g 23%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.566mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 19%
Copper 0.373mg 0.506mg 15%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 6.375mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.196g 14%
Calcium 148mg 22mg 13%
Zinc 2.48mg 3.68mg 11%
Phosphorus 293mg 364mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.213g 6%
Choline 51.5mg 25.8mg 5%
Magnesium 152mg 130mg 5%
Protein 12.01g 14.54g 5%
Carbs 56.63g 70.58g 5%
Calories 318kcal 337kcal 1%
Sodium 30mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 7.84g N/A
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.