Pears vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pears and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pears
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pears and cayenne pepper:
- Both pears and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pear contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than pear.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pear has 147.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pears (Pears, 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 pear has 82% less calories than cayenne pepper - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pears is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Pears has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:2 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pears | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pear has 73% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pears and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 777% more dietary fiber than pear - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pears and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pear has 9.8g 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 32 times more protein than pear - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pear has 147.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - pear has 0.02g 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 16 times more Vitamin C than pear - pear has 4.3mg 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 2080 times more Vitamin A than pear - pear has 1ug 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 247 times more Vitamin E than pear - pear has 0.12mg 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 pear - pear has 4.4ug 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, pear contains more pantothenic acid.
| Pears | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.161 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than pear - pear has 0.18mg 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 16 times more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg 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,
| Pears | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 44 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pear per 100 grams.
| Pears | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than pear per 100 grams.
| Pears | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.093 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.093 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: Pears (Pears, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does pears or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and pear has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - pear has 57 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does pears or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pear has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pears or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does pears or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than pear - pear has 0.18mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does pears or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.