Grapefruit vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than grapefruit.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Grapefruit has 154.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and grapefruit has 87% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
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| Protein | 7% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grapefruit has 81% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 16 times more dietary fiber than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Grapefruit has 154.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cayenne pepper and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 145% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 34 times more Vitamin A than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 228 times more Vitamin E than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid.
| Grapefruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 573% more calcium than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 96 times more iron than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and grapefruit has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grapefruit has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or grapefruit contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or grapefruit contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 96 times more iron than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than grapefruit - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.