Strawberries vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and cayenne pepper:
- Both strawberries and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than strawberry.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry has 216.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Strawberry has 53% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, 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 strawberry has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 53% |
| Fat | 8% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 86% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - strawberry has 7.7g 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 12 times more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 53% less sugar than cayenne pepper - strawberry has 4.9g 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 16 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 216.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 30% more Vitamin C than strawberry - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 2080 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry 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 101 times more Vitamin E than strawberry - strawberry has 0.29mg 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 strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug 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, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid.
| Strawberries | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 825% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg 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 12 times more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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,
| Strawberries | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does strawberries or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does strawberries or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.