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Spinach raw vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spinach raw and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Spinach raw is richer in Vitamin K, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 336% more than Cayenne pepper.

Spinach, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were 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.
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
0
:
10
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +49.5%
Contains more Iron +187.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +498%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +367.9%
Contains more Copper +186.9%
Contains more Manganese +123%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Spinach raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +49.5%
Contains more Iron +187.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +498%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +367.9%
Contains more Copper +186.9%
Contains more Manganese +123%
Contains more Selenium +780%

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.
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
3
:
7
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Folate +83%
Contains more Vitamin K +501.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1369.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1156.4%
Spinach raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Cayenne pepper
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%
Contains more Folate +83%
Contains more Vitamin K +501.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1369.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1156.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
1
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Water +1035.4%
Contains more Protein +319.9%
Contains more Fats +4328.2%
Contains more Carbs +1460.1%
Contains more Other +251.2%
Spinach raw
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Cayenne pepper
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
Contains more Water +1035.4%
Contains more Protein +319.9%
Contains more Fats +4328.2%
Contains more Carbs +1460.1%
Contains more Other +251.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
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2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4972.7%
Spinach raw
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4972.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 2.86g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.39g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 3.63g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 23kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 10.34g Spinach raw
Fiber 2.2g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 99mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.71mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 79mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 49mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 558mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 79mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.53mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.13mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.897mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 1µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 9377IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 469µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 2.03mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 28.1mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.065mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 194µg 106µg Spinach raw
Vitamin K 482.9µg 80.3µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.122mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg Spinach raw
Leucine 0.223mg Spinach raw
Lysine 0.174mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.053mg Spinach raw
Phenylalanine 0.129mg Spinach raw
Valine 0.161mg Spinach raw
Histidine 0.064mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.063g 3.26g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Cayenne pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
181%
Spinach raw
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.