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Wild rice raw vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wild rice raw and cayenne pepper different?

  • Wild rice raw is higher in zinc; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, iron, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Wild rice raw contains 2 times more zinc than cayenne pepper. While wild rice raw contains 5.96mg of zinc, cayenne pepper contains only 2.48mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than wild rice raw (57).

Wild rice, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne are the varieties used 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 126% 6.3% 38% 74% 175% 163% 186% 0.91% 173% 15%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +604.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.7%
Contains more IronIron +298%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.3%

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% 0.33% 16% 0% 29% 60% 126% 64% 90% 0% 4.8% 71% 19%
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% 694% 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 +208000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3537.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +526.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4126.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 75% 8%
Protein: 14.73 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 7.76 g
Other: 1.53 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 +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1499.1%
Contains more OtherOther +294.8%
~equal in Water ~8.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 16% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.156 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.676 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 -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1629.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1138.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wild rice raw Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 29.83mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.391mg 2.45mg 158%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Fiber 6.2g 27.2g 84%
Iron 1.96mg 7.8mg 73%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 80.3µg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.676g 8.37g 51%
Vitamin B2 0.262mg 0.919mg 51%
Potassium 427mg 2014mg 47%
Zinc 5.96mg 2.48mg 32%
Manganese 1.329mg 2mg 29%
Fats 1.08g 17.27g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 21%
Phosphorus 433mg 293mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.328mg 18%
Copper 0.524mg 0.373mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.156g 3.26g 14%
Calcium 21mg 148mg 13%
Vitamin B3 6.733mg 8.701mg 12%
Selenium 2.8µg 8.8µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.159g 2.75g 6%
Magnesium 177mg 152mg 6%
Carbs 74.9g 56.63g 6%
Protein 14.73g 12.01g 5%
Choline 35mg 51.5mg 3%
Folate 95µg 106µg 3%
Calories 357kcal 318kcal 2%
Sodium 7mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 68.7g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.179mg 0%
Threonine 0.469mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.618mg 0%
Leucine 1.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.629mg 0%
Methionine 0.438mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.721mg 0%
Valine 0.858mg 0%
Histidine 0.384mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wild rice raw Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wild rice raw
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Wild rice raw
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Wild rice raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169726/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.