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Vanilla extract vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vanilla extract and Cayenne pepper

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than Vanilla extract in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1245.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1260.8%
Contains more IronIron +6400%
Contains more CopperCopper +418.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2154.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4783.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +769.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +867.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1947.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9323.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 +553.2%
Contains more OtherOther +473.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19916.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28683.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 288kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 0.06g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.06g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 12.65g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 12.65g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 12mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 11mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 148mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.12mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 12.65g 10.34g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.072mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.11mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 6mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 9mg 30mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.23mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 0µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.01g 3.26g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.