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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 RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Manganese, yet Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% higher.

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 Calcium +14.7%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2940%
Contains more Potassium +1747.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +384.4%
Contains more Manganese +3536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +536.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +14.7%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2940%
Contains more Potassium +1747.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +384.4%
Contains more Manganese +3536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +536.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin A +2785.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1056.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +11371.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2785.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1056.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +11371.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1477.4%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +549.8%
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
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 Carbs +1477.4%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +549.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 3.59g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 17.27g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 56.63g 3.59g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 10.34g 0.56g Yolk
Fiber 27.2g 0g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 129mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 2.73mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 5mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 2014mg 109mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 48mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.3mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.077mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.055mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 41610IU 1442IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 381µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 2.58mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.176mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.528mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.024mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.35mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.7µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 9.551g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 4.204g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Yolk
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
90%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
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?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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.