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Table salt vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Table salt in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Table salt covers your daily need of Sodium 1684% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper is lower in Sodium.

Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +15100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25075%
Contains more IronIron +2263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1143.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8700%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +1552.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 0kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 0g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 1mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 24mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 8mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.33mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Table salt
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.03mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.1mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 0mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 38758mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.1mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0.1µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 0µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 0mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0g 3.26g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 38728mg)
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)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.