Cayenne Pepper vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and scallion:
- Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
- Scallion has 100.8 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Scallion has 3.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 76% |
| Fat | 36% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 87% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 946% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion has 3.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - scallion has 2.3g 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 556% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 100.8 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 306% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg 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 40 times more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug 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 53 times more Vitamin E than scallion - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 158% more Vitamin K than cayenne pepper - scallion has 207ug 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 and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and scallion contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 106% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 427% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 630% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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 | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cayenne Pepper or Scallion .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does scallion or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 110% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 630% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.