Egg vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than egg.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Egg has 26.9 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) 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 egg are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 122% more calories than egg - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 53% |
| Fat | 62% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and egg has 99% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 26.9 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and egg are high in protein. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for protein - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cayenne pepper and egg contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and cayenne pepper are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and cayenne pepper has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 egg - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both cayenne pepper and egg are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 12 times more Vitamin A than egg - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cayenne pepper - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 27 times more Vitamin E than egg - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than egg - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and egg are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 164% more calcium than egg - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 346% more iron than egg - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than egg - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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,
| Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 13157 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 21840 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.66 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and egg are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 120% more calories than egg - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or egg better for protein?
Both cayenne pepper and egg are high in protein. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for protein - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or egg contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and egg are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 160% more calcium than egg - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or egg contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 350% more iron than egg - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or egg contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than egg - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.