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Tuna vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tuna and Cayenne pepper

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 229% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +1129.5%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +747.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +282.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +451.1%
Contains more Copper +767.4%
Contains more Manganese +15284.6%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +1129.5%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +747.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +282.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +451.1%
Contains more Copper +767.4%
Contains more Manganese +15284.6%

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.
Tuna
Tuna
4
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +63915.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +10186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +63915.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +10186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Contains more Vitamin K +80200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Water +756.9%
Contains more Fats +2827.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.9%
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 Protein +142.7%
Contains more Water +756.9%
Contains more Fats +2827.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4682.9%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4682.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 29.15g 12.01g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 130kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Tuna
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 4mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.92mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 42mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 333mg 293mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 54mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.45mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.043mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.013mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 108.2µg 8.8µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.29mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 8.701mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 2µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.02g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.205g 3.26g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.