Cayenne Pepper vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and tumeric:
- Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Tumeric has 69% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is very similar to tumeric for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tumeric for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 79% |
| Fat | 36% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. Tumeric has 19% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 20% more dietary fiber than tumeric - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tumeric has 69% less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in protein. Cayenne pepper has 24% more protein than tumeric - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tumeric has 44% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and cayenne pepper are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 108 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tumeric - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 573% more Vitamin E than tumeric - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 499% more Vitamin K than tumeric - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 14% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 605% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 108% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.753 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is quite similar to tumeric for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. tumeric has 20% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 10% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or tumeric contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 610% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 110% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.