Cayenne Pepper vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and cinnamon:
- Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and protein.
- Cinnamon has 3.7 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Cinnamon has 8.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 29% more calories than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 96% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 42% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 95% more dietary fiber than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 3.7 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 201% more protein than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 8.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 137 times more Vitamin A than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 11 times more Vitamin E than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 157% more Vitamin K than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 577% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has a little more iron (7%) than cayenne pepper by weight - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 367% more potassium than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg 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 | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.044 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 Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 30% more calories than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 40% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 580% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has a little more iron ( 10%) than cayenne pepper by weight - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 370% more potassium than cinnamon - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.