Margarine vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Margarine and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
margarine
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in margarine and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and margarine are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and calories.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Margarine (Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and margarine are high in calories. Margarine has 125% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and margarine has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, margarine is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Margarine has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Margarine | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 100% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and margarine has 99% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than margarine - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Margarine has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 74 times more protein than margarine - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and margarine has 0.16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Margarine is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 79% less saturated fat than margarine - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and margarine has 15.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Margarine is high in trans fat and cayenne pepper has less trans fat than margarine - margarine has 14.9g of trans fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 381 times more Vitamin C than margarine - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and margarine has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cayenne pepper and margarine are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 154% more Vitamin A than margarine - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and margarine has 819ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both cayenne pepper and margarine are high in Vitamin E. Cayenne pepper has 231% more Vitamin E than margarine - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and margarine has 9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper and margarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and margarine has 93ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
| Margarine | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.023 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than margarine - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 129 times more iron than margarine - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and margarine has 0.06mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 110 times more potassium than margarine - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and margarine has 18mg 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,
| Margarine | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 610 UG | 21840 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 13157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, margarine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Margarine | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 2.04 G | 0.66 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 2.046 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, margarine has more linoleic acid than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Margarine | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 22.252 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 22.253 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: Margarine (Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or margarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and margarine are high in calories. Margarine has 130% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and margarine has 717 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or margarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and margarine has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or margarine contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than margarine - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or margarine contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 129 times more iron than margarine - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and margarine has 0.06mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or margarine contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 110 times more potassium than margarine - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and margarine has 18mg of potassium.