Pomegranate Juice vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pomegranate juice
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and cayenne pepper:
- Both pomegranate juice and cayenne pepper are high in potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pomegranate juice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Pomegranate juice has 41.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) 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 pomegranate juice has 83% less calories than cayenne pepper - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 53% |
| Fat | 5% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pomegranate juice has 77% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pomegranate juice has 13.1g 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 271 times more dietary fiber than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pomegranate juice and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pomegranate juice has 12.7g 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 79 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pomegranate juice has 41.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - pomegranate juice has 0.08g 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 763 times more Vitamin C than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg 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 more Vitamin A than pomegranate juice - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 77 times more Vitamin E than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 672% more Vitamin K than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug 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, pomegranate juice contains more pantothenic acid.
| Pomegranate Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 841% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg 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 pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Pomegranate Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 7.71 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does pomegranate juice or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pomegranate juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pomegranate juice or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does pomegranate juice or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does pomegranate juice or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 840% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.