Cayenne Pepper vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has 89.5 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Artichoke has 9.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, artichoke contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and artichoke has 85% less calories than cayenne pepper - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Artichoke | |
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| Protein | 11% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 74% |
| Fat | 36% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and artichoke has 81% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 404% more dietary fiber than artichoke - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 9.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 267% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Artichoke has 89.5 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 553% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg 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 2080 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 156 times more Vitamin E than artichoke - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 443% more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug 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, artichoke contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and artichoke contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 236% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 509% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 444% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg 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 | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 8 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 464 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.046 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and artichoke has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does artichoke or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and artichoke has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 240% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 510% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does artichoke or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 440% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.