Cayenne Pepper vs. Garlic Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Garlic Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
garlic powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and garlic powder:
- Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, garlic powder contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than garlic powder.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Garlic powder has 12 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Garlic powder has 3.2 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and garlic powder has 331 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to garlic powder per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for garlic powder, 18:82:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 82% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in carbohydrates. Garlic powder has 28% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and garlic powder has 72.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 202% more dietary fiber than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and garlic powder has 9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Garlic powder has 3.2 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and garlic powder has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in protein. Garlic powder has 38% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and garlic powder has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Garlic powder has 12 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 62 times more Vitamin C than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and garlic powder has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and garlic powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 43 times more Vitamin E than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.67mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, garlic powder contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Cayenne Pepper | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.796 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.743 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 1.654 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 87% more calcium than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and garlic powder has 79mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 38% more iron than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.143 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.022 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.165 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 Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or garlic powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is quite similar to cayenne pepper for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and garlic powder has 331 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or garlic powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in carbohydrates. garlic powder has 30% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and garlic powder has 72.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or garlic powder contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 90% more calcium than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and garlic powder has 79mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or garlic powder contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 40% more iron than garlic powder - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or garlic powder contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and garlic powder are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium.