Pistachio vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and cayenne pepper:
- Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Pistachio has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, cayenne pepper contains more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Pistachio has 80% more calories than cayenne pepper - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Cayenne Pepper | |
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| Protein | 14% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 53% |
| Fat | 68% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 50% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 164% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pistachio and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Pistachio has 75% more protein than cayenne pepper - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 42% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg 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 159 times more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug 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 12 times more Vitamin E than pistachio - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 508% more Vitamin K than pistachio - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, cayenne pepper contains more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pistachio | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 38% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 94% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg 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,
| Pistachio | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pistachio per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pistachio and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pistachio | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 13.13 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Pistachio has 80% more calories than cayenne pepper - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does pistachio or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 40% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 90% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does pistachio or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.