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Sugar substitute vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Cayenne pepper

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 187% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Cayenne pepper has 6 times less Calcium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper has 148mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Calcium +493.9%
Contains more Iron +4775%
Contains more Magnesium +2433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3562.5%
Contains more Potassium +5064.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +5228.6%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
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 +493.9%
Contains more Iron +4775%
Contains more Magnesium +2433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3562.5%
Contains more Potassium +5064.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +5228.6%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
11
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16233.3%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin B1 +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +483%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +49.9%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +483%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +49.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 29.43g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 84.77g 56.63g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 318kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 10.34g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 879mg 148mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 6mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 8mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 39mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 572mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.04mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.007mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.022mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g Cayenne pepper

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Sugar substitute Cayenne pepper
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
1%
Sugar substitute
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.