Cayenne Pepper vs. Carrot Juice

Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Carrot Juice

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cayenne pepper versus carrot juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and carrot juice:

  • Both carrot juice and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
  • Carrot juice has 119.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
  • Carrot juice has 62% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice, however, carrot juice contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, carrot juice contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper and carrot juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Cayenne pepper is high in calories and carrot juice has 87% less calories than cayenne pepper - carrot juice has 40 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 carrot juice for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for carrot juice, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Carrot Juice
Protein 11% 9%
Carbohydrates 53% 87%
Fat 36% 4%
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carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and carrot juice has 84% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Carrot juice has 62% less sugar than cayenne pepper - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Carrot juice has 119.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - carrot juice has 0.03g 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 799% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both carrot juice and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 118% more Vitamin A than carrot juice - carrot juice has 956ug 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 24 times more Vitamin E than carrot juice - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cayenne pepper has 418% more Vitamin K than carrot juice - carrot juice has 15.5ug 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, carrot juice contains more pantothenic acid.

Cayenne Pepper Carrot Juice
Thiamin 0.328 MG 0.092 MG
Riboflavin 0.919 MG 0.055 MG
Niacin 8.701 MG 0.386 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.228 MG
Vitamin B6 2.45 MG 0.217 MG
Folate 106 UG 4 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 517% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

iron

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both carrot juice and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 590% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg 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 carrot juice per 100 grams, however, carrot juice contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Carrot Juice
beta-carotene 21840 UG 9303 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 13157 UG 333 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 4342 UG
lycopene ~ 2 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Carrot Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.66 G 0.009 G
Total 0.66 G 0.009 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Carrot Juice
linoleic acid 7.71 G 0.061 G
Total 7.71 G 0.061 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .

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FAQ

Does carrot juice or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and carrot juice has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

Does carrot juice or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and carrot juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

Does carrot juice or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

Does carrot juice or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

Does carrot juice or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both carrot juice and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 590% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.