Cayenne Pepper vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, maple syrup contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than maple syrup.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Maple syrup has 464.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 22% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 100% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. Maple syrup has 18% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and cayenne pepper has 83% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g 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 299 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maple syrup has 464.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - maple syrup has 0.01g 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 maple syrup - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than maple syrup - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than maple syrup - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, maple syrup contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and maple syrup contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cayenne Pepper | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 45% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 850% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.017 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 Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does maple syrup or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. maple syrup has 20% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 50% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does maple syrup or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 850% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.