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Cayenne pepper vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cayenne pepper and white bread

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin B2 in cayenne pepper is higher than in white bread.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 832% more than white bread.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1498.4%
Contains more IronIron +116.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Calcium ~144mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2716.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40050%
Contains more CholineCholine +252.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~111µg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +418.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +205.1%
Contains more WaterWater +352.4%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +359.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +422.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%

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 White bread
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.22mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.087mg 182%
Fiber 27.2g 2.7g 98%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.2µg 67%
Manganese 2mg 0.536mg 64%
Potassium 2014mg 126mg 56%
Iron 7.8mg 3.61mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.243mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.602g 45%
Magnesium 152mg 23mg 31%
Copper 0.373mg 0.101mg 30%
Phosphorus 293mg 98mg 28%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.78mg 25%
Selenium 8.8µg 22µg 24%
Fats 17.27g 3.33g 21%
Sodium 30mg 490mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.533mg 17%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.74mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.698g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Choline 51.5mg 14.6mg 7%
Protein 12.01g 8.85g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.599g 5%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Calories 318kcal 266kcal 3%
Carbs 56.63g 49.42g 2%
Folate 106µg 111µg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 46.72g N/A
Calcium 148mg 144mg 0%
Sugar 10.34g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.