Boiled Egg vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has 8.2 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than boiled egg.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 105% more calories than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 53% |
| Fat | 63% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 98% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Boiled egg has 8.2 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in protein. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for protein - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cayenne pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and cayenne pepper has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol 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 boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 12 times more Vitamin A than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cayenne pepper - boiled egg has 87iu 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 27 times more Vitamin E than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Boiled Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 196% more calcium than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 555% more iron than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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,
| Boiled Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.66 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than boiled egg per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 7.71 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 110% more calories than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or boiled egg better for protein?
Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in protein. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for protein - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and boiled egg are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 200% more calcium than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or boiled egg contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 560% more iron than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than boiled egg - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.