Cayenne Pepper vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cocoa powder contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than cocoa powder.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Cocoa powder has 4.9 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 39% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to cocoa powder for carbs. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 54% |
| Fat | 36% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. Cocoa powder is very similar to cayenne pepper for carbohydrates - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 36% more dietary fiber than cayenne pepper - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder has 4.9 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 63% more protein than cayenne pepper - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 60% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g 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 more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 297 times more Vitamin E than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 0.1mg 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 cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug 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, cocoa powder contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 16% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 78% more iron than cayenne pepper - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg 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 | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.44 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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 40% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does cocoa powder or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. cocoa powder is very similar to cayenne pepper for carbohydrates - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 80% more iron than cayenne pepper - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.