Jackfruit vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than jackfruit.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Jackfruit has 15.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) 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 jackfruit has 70% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 6:88:6 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 53% |
| Fat | 6% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and jackfruit has 59% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 17 times more dietary fiber than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper has 46% less sugar than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 598% more protein than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jackfruit has 15.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cayenne pepper and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 458% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 415 times more Vitamin A than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 86 times more Vitamin E than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid.
| Jackfruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 517% more calcium than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and jackfruit are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 350% more potassium than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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,
| Jackfruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.019 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: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and jackfruit has 70% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and jackfruit has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or jackfruit contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or jackfruit contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and jackfruit are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 350% more potassium than jackfruit - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.