Oyster vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and oyster are high in calcium and iron.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oyster contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than oyster.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Oyster has 6.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, 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 oyster has 81% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 53% |
| Fat | 25% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and oyster has 90% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 130% more protein than oyster - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster has 6.3 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cayenne pepper has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than oyster - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 259 times more Vitamin A than oyster - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than oyster - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than oyster - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oyster contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Oyster | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and oyster are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 236% more calcium than oyster - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and oyster are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 35% more iron than oyster - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than oyster - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oyster per 100 grams, however, oyster contains more dha and epa than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.66 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 7.71 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and oyster has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or oyster better for protein?
Cayenne pepper is a fantastic source of protein and it has 130% more protein than oyster - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and oyster has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or oyster contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and oyster are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 240% more calcium than oyster - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or oyster contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and oyster are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 40% more iron than oyster - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or oyster contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than oyster - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.