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Tortilla vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and cayenne pepper

  • Tortilla contains less vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B2, potassium, iron, and magnesium than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for cayenne pepper is 198% higher.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 +88.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1818.1%
Contains more IronIron +104.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +646.3%

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.
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3983.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19975%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 WaterWater +396.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more FatsFats +1717.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +223%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1386.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2040.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla 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 Tortilla Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 2.45mg 184%
Fiber 2.4g 27.2g 99%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Manganese 0.268mg 2mg 75%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.919mg 62%
Potassium 105mg 2014mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 8.37g 53%
Iron 3.81mg 7.8mg 50%
Magnesium 19mg 152mg 32%
Copper 0.102mg 0.373mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 8.701mg 29%
Fats 0.95g 17.27g 25%
Phosphorus 146mg 293mg 21%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.48mg 20%
Sodium 482mg 30mg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Selenium 16.6µg 8.8µg 14%
Saturated fat 0.296g 3.26g 13%
Protein 7.28g 12.01g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calcium 70mg 148mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 2.75g 6%
Calories 237kcal 318kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.328mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Folate 98µg 106µg 2%
Carbs 49.94g 56.63g 2%
Net carbs 47.54g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.964g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.