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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.
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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~2.3mg

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%
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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%

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
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
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37% 46% 16%
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%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Yolk 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.291g)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.