Cayenne Pepper vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and mint:
- Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mint contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than mint.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Mint has 12.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and mint has 78% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mint per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 72% |
| Fat | 36% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and mint has 74% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 240% more dietary fiber than mint - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 220% more protein than mint - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mint has 12.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 140% more Vitamin C than mint - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 882% more Vitamin A than mint - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than mint - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than mint - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mint contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and mint contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 114 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 64% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 54% more iron than mint - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 254% more potassium than mint - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cayenne pepper and mint contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cayenne Pepper | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.435 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
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You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cayenne Pepper or Mint .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and mint has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and mint has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or mint contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 60% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or mint contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 50% more iron than mint - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or mint contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and mint are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 250% more potassium than mint - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.