Granola vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Granola and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granola
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granola and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, granola contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than granola.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in calories. Granola has 54% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and granola has 489 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granola is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Granola has a macronutrient ratio of 11:44:45 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granola | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 53% |
| Fat | 45% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in carbohydrates. Cayenne pepper has a little more carbohydrates (5%) than granola by weight - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 206% more dietary fiber than granola - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granola has 8.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper has 48% less sugar than granola - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and granola has 19.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in protein. Granola has 14% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and granola has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cayenne pepper and granola contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granola has 4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both granola and cayenne pepper are low in trans fat - granola has 0.02g 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 62 times more Vitamin C than granola - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granola has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 2080 times more Vitamin A than granola - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granola has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in Vitamin E. Cayenne pepper has 169% more Vitamin E than granola - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granola has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than granola - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granola has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, granola contains more pantothenic acid. Both granola and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Granola | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.548 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.354 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 2.739 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.752 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 95% more calcium than granola - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 97% more iron than granola - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 274% more potassium than granola - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and granola has 539mg 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,
| Granola | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 137 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both granola and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Granola | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.611 G | 0.66 G |
| EPA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.613 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both granola and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Granola | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.194 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 7.247 G | 7.71 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: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or granola contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in calories. Granola has 50% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and granola has 489 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or granola have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and granola are high in carbohydrates. cayenne pepper has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than granola by weight - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or granola contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more calcium than granola - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or granola contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 100% more iron than granola - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or granola contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and granola are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 270% more potassium than granola - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and granola has 539mg of potassium.