Grape Juice vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Grape Juice and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grape juice
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grape juice and cayenne pepper:
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape juice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than grape juice.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Grape juice has 129.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and grape juice has 81% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and grape juice has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grape juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Grape juice has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:2 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grape Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 74% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 135 times more dietary fiber than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and grape juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.37g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Grape juice has 129.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 763 times more Vitamin C than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape juice contains more pantothenic acid.
| Grape Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.133 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.048 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg 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,
| Grape Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 57 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grape juice per 100 grams.
| Grape Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than grape juice per 100 grams.
| Grape Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.017 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: Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and grape juice has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and grape juice has 60 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or grape juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or grape juice contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than grape juice - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg of potassium.