Hazelnut vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hazelnut
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and cayenne pepper:
- Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, hazelnut contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than hazelnut.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Hazelnut has 53% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Hazelnut has 103% more calories than cayenne pepper - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cayenne pepper for protein. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 53% |
| Fat | 81% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 69% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 189% more dietary fiber than hazelnut - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hazelnut has 53% less sugar than cayenne pepper - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Hazelnut has 25% more protein than cayenne pepper - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cayenne pepper has 28% less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g 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 19 times more Vitamin C than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 692 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin E. Cayenne pepper has 95% more Vitamin E than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15.3mg 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 hazelnut - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, hazelnut contains more pantothenic acid. Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Hazelnut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 78% more iron than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 167% more potassium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 755mg 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,
| Hazelnut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 36 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both hazelnut and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Hazelnut | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 8.463 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: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Hazelnut has 100% more calories than cayenne pepper - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does hazelnut or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - hazelnut has 17.6g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does hazelnut or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 80% more iron than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 170% more potassium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.