Cayenne Pepper vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and nutmeg:
- Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutmeg.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and protein.
- Nutmeg has 71% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 65% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to nutmeg per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 37% |
| Fat | 36% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. Cayenne pepper has 15% more carbohydrates than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 31% more dietary fiber than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutmeg has 71% less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 106% more protein than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 87% less saturated fat than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 415 times more Vitamin A than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 76 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in calcium. Nutmeg has 24% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 157% more iron than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 475% more potassium than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg 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,
| Cayenne Pepper | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 28 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than nutmeg per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.35 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 70% more calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or nutmeg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. cayenne pepper has 20% more carbohydrates than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or nutmeg contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in calcium. Nutmeg has 20% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or nutmeg contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 160% more iron than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or nutmeg contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and nutmeg are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 480% more potassium than nutmeg - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.