Pineapple vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and cayenne pepper:
- Both pineapple and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pineapple contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than pineapple.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pineapple has 361.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) 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 pineapple has 84% less calories than cayenne pepper - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 77% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 18 times more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g 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 21 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 361.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 60% more Vitamin C than pineapple - pineapple has 47.8mg 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 692 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug 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 1490 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pineapple contains more pantothenic acid.
| Pineapple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Pineapple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.023 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does pineapple or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does pineapple or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.