Butter, Unsalted vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A and calories.
- Butter, unsalted has 171.3 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 125% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 100% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 171.3 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 94% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and cayenne pepper has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both cayenne pepper and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 204% more Vitamin A than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 11 times more Vitamin E than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 517% more calcium than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 389 times more iron than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 82 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg 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,
| Butter, Unsalted | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both butter, unsalted and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Butter, Unsalted | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 1.968 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: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 130% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 389 times more iron than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 82 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.