Cayenne Pepper vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and cumin:
- Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than cumin.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Cumin has 3.6 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Cumin has 53% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cumin has 18% more calories than cayenne pepper - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 37% |
| Fat | 36% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. Cayenne pepper has 28% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 159% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin has 3.6 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Cumin has 48% more protein than cayenne pepper - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin has 53% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cumin has 1.5g 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 892% more Vitamin C than cumin - cumin has 7.7mg 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 31 times more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug 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 796% more Vitamin E than cumin - cumin has 3.3mg 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 cumin - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cayenne pepper and cumin contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cumin has 529% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cumin has 751% more iron than cayenne pepper - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg 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 | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 762 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 448 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 3.103 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does cumin or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cumin has 20% more calories than cayenne pepper - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does cumin or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. cayenne pepper has 30% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cumin has 530% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does cumin or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cumin has 750% more iron than cayenne pepper - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does cumin or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both cumin and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.