Nutritional Yeast vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutritional yeast.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has 69% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) 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 nutritional yeast are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 53% |
| Fat | 17% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. Cayenne pepper has 37% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper is very similar to nutritional yeast for dietary fiber - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 237% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutritional yeast has 69% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 253 times more Vitamin C than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both nutritional yeast and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Nutritional Yeast | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 393% more calcium than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 259% more iron than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 111% more potassium than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 7.71 G |
Customize your serving size
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You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Nutritional Yeast or Cayenne Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is quite similar to cayenne pepper for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 240% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. cayenne pepper has 40% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 260% more iron than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 110% more potassium than nutritional yeast - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.