Filet O Fish vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
filet o fish
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and cayenne pepper:
- Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, filet o fish contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than filet o fish.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, dietary fiber and iron.
- Filet o fish has 65% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more dha and epa than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 13% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Cayenne Pepper | |
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| Protein | 16% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 53% |
| Fat | 47% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 53% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - filet o fish has 26.4g 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 18 times more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish has 65% less sugar than cayenne pepper - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Filet o fish is very similar to filet o fish for protein - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Filet o fish and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of saturated fat - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cayenne pepper has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol 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 253 times more Vitamin C than filet o fish - filet o fish has 0.3mg 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 more Vitamin A than filet o fish - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 24 times more Vitamin E than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.2mg 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 filet o fish - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, filet o fish contains more Vitamin B12. Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Filet O Fish | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 23% more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 400% more iron than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 815% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more DHA and EPA than cayenne pepper per 100 grams. Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Filet O Fish | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 0.66 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.735 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both filet o fish and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Filet O Fish | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 5.193 G | 7.71 G |
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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: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 10% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does filet o fish or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 400% more iron than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does filet o fish or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 820% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.