Papaya vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and cayenne pepper:
- Both papaya and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, papaya contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than papaya.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Papaya has 39.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, 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 papaya has 86% less calories than cayenne pepper - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 53% |
| Fat | 5% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and papaya has 81% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - papaya has 10.8g 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 15 times more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g 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 24 times more protein than papaya - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Papaya has 39.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both papaya and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 25% more Vitamin C than papaya - papaya has 60.9mg 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 43 times more Vitamin A than papaya - papaya has 47ug 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 98 times more Vitamin E than papaya - papaya has 0.3mg 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 papaya - papaya has 2.6ug 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, papaya contains more pantothenic acid.
| Papaya | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 640% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg 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 10 times more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg 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, cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 7.71 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: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does papaya or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and papaya has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does papaya or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and papaya has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does papaya or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 640% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does papaya or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does papaya or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.