Cayenne Pepper vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and peas:
- Both peas and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than pea, however, pea contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, pea contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Pea has 44.9 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and pea has 75% less calories than cayenne pepper - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Peas | |
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| Protein | 11% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 69% |
| Fat | 36% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pea has 74% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 377% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pea has 45% less sugar than cayenne pepper - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 122% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has 44.9 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both peas and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 91% more Vitamin C than pea - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 53 times more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 228 times more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 224% more Vitamin K than pea - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, pea contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and peas contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 492% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 431% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 725% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.152 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and pea has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - pea has 81 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does peas or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pea has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 490% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does peas or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does peas or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both peas and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 730% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.