Cayenne Pepper vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and parsley:
- Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Parsley has 11.1 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Parsley has 23.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and parsley has 89% less calories than cayenne pepper - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 67% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 89% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 724% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 11.1 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 304% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 23.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 74% more Vitamin C than cayenne pepper - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 394% more Vitamin A than parsley - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 38 times more Vitamin E than parsley - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 19 times more Vitamin K than cayenne pepper - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and parsley contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cayenne Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has a little more calcium (7%) than parsley by weight - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 26% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 264% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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 | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.115 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 Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Is parsley or cayenne pepper better for protein?
Cayenne pepper is a fantastic source of protein and it has 300% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Does parsley or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has a little more calcium ( 10%) than parsley by weight - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does parsley or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 30% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does parsley or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both parsley and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 260% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.