Banana vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Banana has 28.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than banana.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, 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 banana has 72% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and banana has 60% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and banana are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 946% more dietary fiber than banana - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than banana - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Banana has 28.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 778% more Vitamin C than banana - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 692 times more Vitamin A than banana - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 297 times more Vitamin E than banana - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than banana - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than banana - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than banana - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and banana are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 463% more potassium than banana - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Banana | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.046 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and banana has 70% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and banana has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or banana contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than banana - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or banana contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than banana - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or banana contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and banana are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 460% more potassium than banana - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.