Brazil Nut vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and cayenne pepper:
- Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Brazil nut has 3.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, brazil nut contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than brazil nut.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Brazil nut has 107% more calories than cayenne pepper - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Cayenne Pepper | |
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| Protein | 8% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 53% |
| Fat | 85% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 79% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 263% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut has 3.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Brazil nut has 19% more protein than cayenne pepper - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 80% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g 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 108 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 428% more Vitamin E than brazil nut - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than brazil nut - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, brazil nut contains more pantothenic acid. Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Brazil Nut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Brazil nut has a little more calcium (8%) than cayenne pepper by weight - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 221% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 206% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 24.381 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: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Brazil nut has 110% more calories than cayenne pepper - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does brazil nut or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Brazil nut has a little more calcium ( 10%) than cayenne pepper by weight - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 220% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 210% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.