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Steak vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are steak and cayenne pepper different?

  • Steak is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than steak.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than steak (0).

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +621.9%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%

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.
Steak
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4918.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1666.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
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 ProteinProtein +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +590.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1018.5%
~equal in Fats ~17.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +233.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +834.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Cayenne pepper
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 7µg 2081µg 230%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 2.45mg 150%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Iron 2.4mg 7.8mg 68%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 80.3µg 66%
Potassium 279mg 2014mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 8.37g 50%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.919mg 48%
Selenium 31.8µg 8.8µg 42%
Zinc 6.34mg 2.48mg 35%
Copper 0.085mg 0.373mg 32%
Magnesium 23mg 152mg 31%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Protein 24.85g 12.01g 26%
Folate 6µg 106µg 25%
Saturated fat 8.443g 3.26g 24%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 8.701mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.328mg 21%
Phosphorus 163mg 293mg 19%
Carbs 0g 56.63g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 2.75g 16%
Calcium 12mg 148mg 14%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fats 19.02g 17.27g 3%
Calories 271kcal 318kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 58mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Cayenne pepper
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
45%
Steak
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.183g)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.