Blueberry vs. Cayenne Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Cayenne Pepper


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

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

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

  • Both cayenne pepper and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
  • Blueberry has 115.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, blueberry contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blueberry 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, 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 blueberry has 82% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.

Blueberry Cayenne Pepper
Protein 4% 11%
Carbohydrates 91% 53%
Fat 4% 36%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 74% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both cayenne pepper and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 10 times more dietary fiber than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cayenne pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.

Protein

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Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Blueberry has 115.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 688% more Vitamin C than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 692 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 51 times more Vitamin E than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cayenne pepper has 316% more Vitamin K than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Blueberry Cayenne Pepper
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.328 MG
Riboflavin 0.041 MG 0.919 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 8.701 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.124 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.052 MG 2.45 MG
Folate 6 UG 106 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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,

Blueberry Cayenne Pepper
beta-carotene 32 UG 21840 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 80 UG 13157 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Blueberry Cayenne Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.058 G 0.66 G
Total 0.058 G 0.66 G

omega 6s

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

Blueberry Cayenne Pepper
linoleic acid 0.088 G 7.71 G
Total 0.088 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 Blueberry or Cayenne Pepper .

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

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FAQ

Does cayenne pepper or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and blueberry has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.

Does cayenne pepper or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

Does cayenne pepper or blueberry contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

Does cayenne pepper or blueberry contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

Does cayenne pepper or blueberry contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than blueberry - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.