Cayenne Pepper vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 69% more calories than cayenne pepper - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 46% |
| Fat | 36% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more carbohydrates (10%) than cayenne pepper by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 404% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and cayenne pepper has 81% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g 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 122% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 89% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g 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 more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 2080 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread 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 501% more Vitamin E than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg 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 chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Cayenne Pepper | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 37% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 78% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 395% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg 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 | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 1.877 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 Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 70% more calories than cayenne pepper - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than cayenne pepper by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 40% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 80% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 400% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.