Cayenne Pepper vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has 140.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Baby carrot has 54% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot, however, baby carrot contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, baby carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than baby carrot.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and baby carrot has 89% less calories than cayenne pepper - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 92% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and baby carrot has 85% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 838% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 54% less sugar than cayenne pepper - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baby carrot has 140.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 28 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 202% more Vitamin A than baby carrot - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, baby carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 363% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 776% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 750% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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, cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams, however, baby carrot contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.057 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and baby carrot has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does baby carrots or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and baby carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 780% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 750% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.