Grapes vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and cayenne pepper:
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Grape has 59.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) 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 grape has 78% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapes is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Grapes has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapes | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grape has 68% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 29 times more dietary fiber than grape - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper has 33% less sugar than grape - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than grape - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Grape has 59.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 22 times more Vitamin C than grape - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 692 times more Vitamin A than grape - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 156 times more Vitamin E than grape - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 450% more Vitamin K than grape - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape contains more pantothenic acid.
| Grapes | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than grape - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than grape - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 954% more potassium than grape - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg 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,
| Grapes | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 72 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grape per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than grape per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.037 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: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and grape has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grape has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or grapes contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than grape - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or grapes contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than grape - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or grapes contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 950% more potassium than grape - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and grape has 191mg of potassium.