Green Tea vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Green Tea and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green tea
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green tea and cayenne pepper:
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than green tea.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) 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 green tea has 100% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green tea is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Green tea has a macronutrient ratio of 100:0:0 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Tea | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 100% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | ~ | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and green tea has less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than green tea - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Green tea has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 53 times more protein than green tea - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Green tea has less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than green tea - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than green tea - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than green tea - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than green tea - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Green Tea | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.007 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.03 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 389 times more iron than green tea - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 250 times more potassium than green tea - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or green tea better for protein?
Cayenne pepper is a fantastic source of protein and it has 53 times more protein than green tea - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and green tea has fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does cayenne pepper or green tea contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Does cayenne pepper or green tea contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 389 times more iron than green tea - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or green tea contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 250 times more potassium than green tea - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.