Apricot vs. Cayenne Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Cayenne Pepper


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

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

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

  • Both cayenne pepper and apricot are high in potassium.
  • Apricot has 119.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than apricot.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) 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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Cayenne pepper is high in calories and apricot has 85% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Cayenne Pepper
Protein 10% 11%
Carbohydrates 83% 53%
Fat 7% 36%
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carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 80% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than apricot - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cayenne pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 758% more protein than apricot - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Apricot has 119.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 664% more Vitamin C than apricot - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 20 times more Vitamin A than apricot - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 32 times more Vitamin E than apricot - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than apricot - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid.

Apricot Cayenne Pepper
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.328 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.919 MG
Niacin 0.6 MG 8.701 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.24 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.054 MG 2.45 MG
Folate 9 UG 106 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than apricot - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.

potassium

Both cayenne pepper and apricot are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 678% more potassium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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,

Apricot Cayenne Pepper
beta-carotene 1094 UG 21840 UG
alpha-carotene 19 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 89 UG 13157 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Apricot Cayenne Pepper
linoleic acid 0.077 G 7.71 G
Total 0.077 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apricot or Cayenne Pepper .

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

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FAQ

Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.

Does cayenne pepper or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.

Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.

Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than apricot - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.

Does cayenne pepper or apricot contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and apricot are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 680% more potassium than apricot - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.