Cayenne Pepper vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and salt:
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than salt.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and salt has less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Cayenne Pepper | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | ~ |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salt has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than salt - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Salt has less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than salt - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than salt - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than salt - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than salt - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 106 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 517% more calcium than salt - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than salt - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 250 times more potassium than salt - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Salt (Salt, table) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and salt has less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does cayenne pepper or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does cayenne pepper or salt contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than salt - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or salt contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than salt - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or salt contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 250 times more potassium than salt - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.