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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper and nutmeg 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 4:36:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Nutmeg
Protein 11% 4%
Carbohydrates 53% 36%
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

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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 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 Cayenne Pepper or Nutmeg .

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.