Lime vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and cayenne pepper:
- Both lime and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lime contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than lime.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
- Lime has 147.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Lime has 5.1 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and lime has 91% less calories than cayenne pepper - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 53% |
| Fat | 4% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and lime has 81% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 871% more dietary fiber than lime - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 5.1 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than lime - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lime has 147.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 163% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg 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 1039 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug 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 134 times more Vitamin E than lime - lime has 0.22mg 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 lime - lime has 0.6ug 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, lime contains more pantothenic acid.
| Lime | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 348% more calcium than lime - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than lime - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg 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,
| Lime | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 7.71 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lime (Limes, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does lime or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and lime has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - lime has 30 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does lime or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and lime has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lime or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than lime - lime has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does lime or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than lime - lime has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does lime or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.