Apple vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Apple has 115.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apple contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than apple.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and apple has 84% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and apple has 76% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and apple are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 10 times more dietary fiber than apple - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 45 times more protein than apple - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apple has 115.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than apple - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 692 times more Vitamin A than apple - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 164 times more Vitamin E than apple - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than apple - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apple contains more pantothenic acid.
| Apple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than apple - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 64 times more iron than apple - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than apple - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Apple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 7.71 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and apple has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and apple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or apple contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than apple - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or apple contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 64 times more iron than apple - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or apple contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than apple - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.