Cayenne Pepper vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and fennel:
- Both fennel and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
- Fennel has 35.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Fennel has 62% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to fennel for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for fennel, 13:82:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Fennel | |
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| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 82% |
| Fat | 36% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 87% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 777% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel has 62% less sugar than cayenne pepper - fennel has 3.9g 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 869% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fennel has 35.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - fennel has 0.09g 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 537% more Vitamin C than fennel - fennel has 12mg 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 42 times more Vitamin A than fennel - fennel has 48ug 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 50 times more Vitamin E than fennel - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fennel has 62.8ug 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, fennel contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 202% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 968% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 386% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg 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 | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 578 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than fennel per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.169 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .
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FAQ
Does fennel or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does fennel or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both fennel and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 200% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does fennel or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 970% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does fennel or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both fennel and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 390% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.