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White pepper vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between White pepper and Cayenne pepper

  • White pepper has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than White pepper.
  • White pepper contains 2 times more Copper than Cayenne pepper. While White pepper contains 0.91mg of Copper, Cayenne pepper contains only 0.373mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, white 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 64% 80% 6.4% 537% 303% 31% 75% 0.65% 561% 17%
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 CalciumCalcium +79.1%
Contains more IronIron +83.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +144%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2658.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.9%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 5.5% 29% 4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +629.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4004.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more FolateFolate +960%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 2% 69% 11% 7%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 68.61 g
Water: 11.42 g
Other: 7.45 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 CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +714.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 39% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.616 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 -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +248.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1258.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White pepper Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 296kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 10.4g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 2.12g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 21mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 42.41g 29.43g White pepper
Carbs 68.61g 56.63g White pepper
Magnesium 90mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 265mg 148mg White pepper
Potassium 73mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 14.31mg 7.8mg White pepper
Sugar 10.34g White pepper
Fiber 26.2g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.91mg 0.373mg White pepper
Zinc 1.13mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 176mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 5mg 30mg White pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 4.3mg 2mg White pepper
Selenium 3.1µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.212mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 10µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.626g 3.26g White pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.789g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.616g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White pepper 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
11%
White pepper
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
167%
White pepper
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)
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.

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. White pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170933/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.