Almond Milk vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 11.7 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Almond milk has 39.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than almond milk.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) 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 almond milk has 95% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 53% |
| Fat | 56% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and almond milk has 98% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 135 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond milk has 11.7 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond milk has 39.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than cayenne pepper - almond milk has 41iu 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 371% more Vitamin E than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 24% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 29 times more potassium than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.253 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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and almond milk has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 20% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or almond milk contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or almond milk contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 29 times more potassium than almond milk - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.