Mushroom vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than mushroom.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Mushroom has 4.2 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Mushroom has 64.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, 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 mushroom has 93% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 53% |
| Fat | 10% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 94% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 26 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 4.2 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 289% more protein than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 64.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 35 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than cayenne pepper - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cayenne pepper 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 mushroom - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Mushroom | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 533% more potassium than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 7.71 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or mushroom better for protein?
Cayenne pepper is a fantastic source of protein and it has 290% more protein than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or mushroom contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or mushroom contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 530% more potassium than mushroom - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.