Cayenne pepper vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cayenne pepper and yolk?
- Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, and manganese, yet yolk is richer in choline, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 803% higher.
- Yolk has a lower glycemic index than cayenne pepper.
We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2940% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1747.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +384.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3536.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +536.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +446.2% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1056.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36154.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +600% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11371.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +37.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1492.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 1085mg | 362% |
Vitamin A | 2081µg | 381µg | 189% |
Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 2.58mg | 182% |
Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.35mg | 162% |
Choline | 51.5mg | 820.2mg | 140% |
Fiber | 27.2g | 0g | 109% |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 56µg | 86% |
Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0mg | 85% |
Manganese | 2mg | 0.055mg | 85% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.95µg | 81% |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 0.7µg | 66% |
Iron | 7.8mg | 2.73mg | 63% |
Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 60% | |
Potassium | 2014mg | 109mg | 56% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 0.024mg | 54% |
Magnesium | 152mg | 5mg | 35% |
Copper | 0.373mg | 0.077mg | 33% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.528mg | 30% |
Saturated fat | 3.26g | 9.551g | 29% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 4.204g | 28% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 218IU | 27% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 11.738g | 22% |
Carbs | 56.63g | 3.59g | 18% |
Phosphorus | 293mg | 390mg | 14% |
Fats | 17.27g | 26.54g | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
Folate | 106µg | 146µg | 10% |
Protein | 12.01g | 15.86g | 8% |
Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
Calcium | 148mg | 129mg | 2% |
Sodium | 30mg | 48mg | 1% |
Calories | 318kcal | 322kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 29.43g | 3.59g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | 0.56g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.217mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.949mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1477.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +255.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +53.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +549.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +326.8% |