Almonds vs. Cayenne Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Cayenne Pepper


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

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

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

  • Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Almond has 58% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, almond contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than almond.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of almonds and cayenne pepper 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: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Almond has 82% more calories than cayenne pepper - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, almonds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:72 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Almonds Cayenne Pepper
Protein 14% 11%
Carbohydrates 14% 53%
Fat 72% 36%
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carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and almond has 62% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 118% more dietary fiber than almond - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Almond has 58% less sugar than cayenne pepper - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Almond has 76% more protein than cayenne pepper - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Almonds and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of saturated fat - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both almonds and cayenne pepper are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat 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 almond - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin E. Cayenne pepper has 16% more Vitamin E than almond - almond has 25.6mg 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 almond - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Cayenne pepper has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, almond contains more pantothenic acid. Both almonds and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.

Almonds Cayenne Pepper
Thiamin 0.205 MG 0.328 MG
Riboflavin 1.138 MG 0.919 MG
Niacin 3.618 MG 8.701 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.471 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.137 MG 2.45 MG
Folate 44 UG 106 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Almond has 82% more calcium than cayenne pepper - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

iron

Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 110% more iron than almond - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 175% more potassium than almond - almond has 733mg 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,

Almonds Cayenne Pepper
beta-carotene 1 UG 21840 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 13157 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Almonds Cayenne Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.003 G 0.66 G
Total 0.003 G 0.66 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both almonds and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Almonds Cayenne Pepper
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 12.324 G 7.71 G
Total 12.326 G 7.71 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: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .

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FAQ

Does almonds or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Almond has 80% more calories than cayenne pepper - almond has 579 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

Does almonds or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and almond has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - almond has 21.6g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

Does almonds or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Almond has 80% more calcium than cayenne pepper - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

Does almonds or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 110% more iron than almond - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

Does almonds or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both almonds and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 180% more potassium than almond - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.