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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +493.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5064.1%
Contains more IronIron +4775%
Contains more CopperCopper +5228.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +6100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3562.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +483%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 2.45mg 187%
Fiber 0.6g 27.2g 106%
Iron 0.16mg 7.8mg 96%
Manganese 0.022mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 85%
Calcium 879mg 148mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.919mg 70%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 39mg 2014mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 54%
Copper 0.007mg 0.373mg 41%
Phosphorus 8mg 293mg 41%
Magnesium 6mg 152mg 35%
Folate 106µg 27%
Fats 0g 17.27g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.328mg 26%
Sodium 572mg 30mg 24%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.48mg 22%
Protein 2.06g 12.01g 20%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Carbs 84.77g 56.63g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Calories 347kcal 318kcal 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.31g)
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.