Cayenne Pepper vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and ginger:
- Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, ginger contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than ginger.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Ginger has 67% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Ginger has a little more calories (5%) than cayenne pepper by weight - ginger has 335 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 ginger for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 75% |
| Fat | 36% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 26% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 93% more dietary fiber than ginger - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 67% less sugar than cayenne pepper - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Cayenne pepper has 34% more protein than ginger - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of saturated fat - ginger has 2.6g 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 108 times more Vitamin C than ginger - ginger has 0.7mg 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 1039 times more Vitamin A than ginger - ginger has 2ug 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 more Vitamin E than ginger - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than ginger - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, ginger contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and ginger contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Cayenne Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 30% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Ginger has 154% more iron than cayenne pepper - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg 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 | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.706 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 Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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FAQ
Does ginger or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Ginger has a little more calories ( 10%) than cayenne pepper by weight - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does ginger or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 30% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 30% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does ginger or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Ginger has 150% more iron than cayenne pepper - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does ginger or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both ginger and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.