Cayenne Pepper vs. Cauliflower

Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Cauliflower


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cayenne pepper versus cauliflower (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and cauliflower:

  • Both cauliflower and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Cauliflower has 24 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
  • Cauliflower has 4.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cauliflower contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper and cauliflower is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cayenne pepper is high in calories and cauliflower has 92% less calories than cayenne pepper - cauliflower has 25 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 cauliflower per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cauliflower, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Cauliflower
Protein 11% 25%
Carbohydrates 53% 66%
Fat 36% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and cauliflower has 91% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cauliflower has 5g 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 12 times more dietary fiber than cauliflower - cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cauliflower has 4.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 526% more protein than cauliflower - cauliflower has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cauliflower has 24 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both cauliflower and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 59% more Vitamin C than cauliflower - cauliflower has 48.2mg 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 more Vitamin A than cauliflower - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 371 times more Vitamin E than cauliflower - cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cayenne pepper has 418% more Vitamin K than cauliflower - cauliflower has 15.5ug 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 and Vitamin B6, however, cauliflower contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and cauliflower contain significant amounts of folate.

Cayenne Pepper Cauliflower
Thiamin 0.328 MG 0.05 MG
Riboflavin 0.919 MG 0.06 MG
Niacin 8.701 MG 0.507 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.667 MG
Vitamin B6 2.45 MG 0.184 MG
Folate 106 UG 57 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 573% more calcium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

iron

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than cauliflower - cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both cauliflower and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 574% more potassium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 299mg 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 Cauliflower
beta-carotene 21840 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 13157 UG 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cauliflower per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Cauliflower
alpha linoleic acid 0.66 G 0.015 G
Total 0.66 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than cauliflower per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Cauliflower
linoleic acid 7.71 G 0.016 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.003 G
Total 7.71 G 0.019 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cauliflower or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and cauliflower has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - cauliflower has 25 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

Does cauliflower or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and cauliflower has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cauliflower has 5g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

Does cauliflower or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

Does cauliflower or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than cauliflower - cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

Does cauliflower or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both cauliflower and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 570% more potassium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.