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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jackfruit and cayenne pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 7:88:5 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jackfruit Cayenne Pepper
Protein 7% 11%
Carbohydrates 88% 53%
Fat 5% 36%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Jackfruit or Cayenne Pepper .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .

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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.