Cayenne Pepper vs. Horseradish
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Horseradish
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
horseradish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and horseradish:
- Both cayenne pepper and horseradish are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, horseradish contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than horseradish.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
- Horseradish has 35.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and horseradish has 85% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to horseradish for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for horseradish, 14:86:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Horseradish | |
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| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 86% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and horseradish has 80% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 724% more dietary fiber than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and horseradish contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 918% more protein than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Horseradish has 35.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cayenne pepper and horseradish are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 207% more Vitamin C than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 2982 times more Vitamin E than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, horseradish contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and horseradish contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.093 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 57 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and horseradish are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 164% more calcium than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and horseradish are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 719% more potassium than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg 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 | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.053 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.053 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.285 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.285 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 Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and horseradish has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and horseradish has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or horseradish contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and horseradish are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 160% more calcium than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or horseradish contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and horseradish are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 720% more potassium than horseradish - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.