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Tart vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tart and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, iron, copper, and vitamin B3 in cayenne pepper is higher than in tart.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 813% more than tart.
  • Tart has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 SeleniumSelenium +46.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2951.5%
Contains more IronIron +128.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +411%
Contains more ZincZinc +785.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%

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.
Tart
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 CVitamin C +1910.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +630.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5528.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +544.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19975%
Contains more CholineCholine +513.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +49.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201%
Contains more FatsFats +188.3%
Contains more OtherOther +411.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +853.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart Cayenne pepper
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 285µg 2081µg 200%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 29.83mg 195%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 2.45mg 159%
Fiber 1.5g 27.2g 103%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 76.4mg 81%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 66mg 2014mg 57%
Iron 3.42mg 7.8mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 8.37g 50%
Copper 0.073mg 0.373mg 33%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 8.701mg 31%
Phosphorus 93mg 293mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.919mg 28%
Magnesium 44mg 152mg 26%
Zinc 0.28mg 2.48mg 20%
Fats 5.99g 17.27g 17%
Protein 3.99g 12.01g 16%
Sodium 361mg 30mg 14%
Calcium 44mg 148mg 10%
Choline 8.4mg 51.5mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.393g 3.26g 8%
Selenium 12.9µg 8.8µg 7%
Carbs 76.8g 56.63g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.328mg 4%
Calories 372kcal 318kcal 3%
Folate 100µg 106µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 2.75g 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.