Salmon vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than salmon.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon has 75% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) 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 salmon are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 150% more calories than salmon - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to cayenne pepper for fat. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cayenne Pepper | |
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| Protein | 67% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 33% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 71% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Salmon has 75% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cayenne pepper are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cayenne pepper has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 more Vitamin C than salmon - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 58 times more Vitamin A than salmon - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cayenne pepper - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 73 times more Vitamin E than salmon - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than salmon - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Salmon | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than salmon - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than salmon - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and salmon are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 450% more potassium than salmon - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.66 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and salmon are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 150% more calories than salmon - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or salmon better for protein?
Both cayenne pepper and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 70% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cayenne pepper or salmon contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than salmon - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or salmon contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than salmon - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or salmon contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and salmon are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 450% more potassium than salmon - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.