Wheat vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat and cayenne pepper?
- Wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, and copper, yet cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, iron, and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% more.
- Wheat has 10 times more selenium than cayenne pepper. While wheat has 89.4µg of selenium, cayenne pepper has only 8.8µg.
- The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is lower.
We used Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +915.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +335.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +367.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +659.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +484.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +599.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
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 | -86.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +699.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +755.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 2.45mg | 156% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 8.8µg | 147% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 109% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.919mg | 61% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 7.8mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 8.37g | 49% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 2014mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 2mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 293mg | 31% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 17.27g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.373mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Folate | 43µg | 106µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 2.48mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 3.26g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 8.701mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 148mg | 11% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.328mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 2.75g | 6% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 56.63g | 5% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 12.01g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.