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Turkey meat vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Cayenne pepper?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer than Turkey meat in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 230% more.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +238.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +957.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +742.7%
Contains more IronIron +615.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +301.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14185.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106592.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +628.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1077.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.701mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +137.7%
Contains more WaterWater +689.1%
Contains more FatsFats +133.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94283.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1158.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -33.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.75g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 189kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 28.55g 12.01g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 0.06g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 0.06g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 14mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 239mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.09mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.093mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 2.48mg
Phosphorus 223mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 103mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 39IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 12µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.07mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 29.8µg 8.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 8.701mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 9µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.101g Cayenne pepper
Choline 87.4mg 51.5mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 3.26g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.