Peanuts vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanuts
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, peanut contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than peanut.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and iron.
- Peanut has 53% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 85% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 53% |
| Fat | 71% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and peanut has 62% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 224% more dietary fiber than peanut - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peanut has 53% less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 103% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 58% less saturated fat than peanut - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and cayenne pepper are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat 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 more Vitamin C than peanut - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 505% more Vitamin E than peanut - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than peanut - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, peanut contains more pantothenic acid. Both peanuts and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Peanuts | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 155% more calcium than peanut - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 394% more iron than peanut - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 218% more potassium than peanut - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both peanuts and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Peanuts | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 9.719 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: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 90% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and peanut has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 160% more calcium than peanut - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or peanuts contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 390% more iron than peanut - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and peanuts are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 220% more potassium than peanut - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.