Apricot vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 119.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than apricot.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) 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 apricot has 85% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 53% |
| Fat | 7% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 80% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than apricot - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 758% more protein than apricot - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apricot has 119.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 664% more Vitamin C than apricot - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 20 times more Vitamin A than apricot - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 32 times more Vitamin E than apricot - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than apricot - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than apricot - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and apricot are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 678% more potassium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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,
| Apricot | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.077 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than apricot - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and apricot are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 680% more potassium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.