Grape Juice vs. Cayenne Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Grape Juice and Cayenne Pepper


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

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

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

  • Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape juice contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than grape juice.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Grape juice has 129.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
Detailed nutritional comparison of grape juice and cayenne pepper 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: Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . 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 grape juice has 81% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and grape juice has 60 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, grape juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Grape juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:96:2 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Grape Juice Cayenne Pepper
Protein 3% 11%
Carbohydrates 96% 53%
Fat 2% 36%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 74% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 135 times more dietary fiber than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cayenne pepper and grape juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.37g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Grape juice has 129.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 763 times more Vitamin C than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape juice contains more pantothenic acid.

Grape Juice Cayenne Pepper
Thiamin 0.017 MG 0.328 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.919 MG
Niacin 0.133 MG 8.701 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.048 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 2.45 MG
Folate ~ 106 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg 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,

Grape Juice Cayenne Pepper
beta-carotene 5 UG 21840 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 57 UG 13157 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Grape Juice Cayenne Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.005 G 0.66 G
Total 0.005 G 0.66 G

omega 6s

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

Grape Juice Cayenne Pepper
linoleic acid 0.017 G 7.71 G
Total 0.017 G 7.71 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Grape Juice or Cayenne Pepper .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .

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FAQ

Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and grape juice has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and grape juice has 60 calories.

Does cayenne pepper or grape juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.

Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.

Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.

Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg of potassium.