Cayenne Pepper vs. Scallion

Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Scallion


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cayenne pepper versus scallion (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and scallion:

  • Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, iron and protein.
  • Scallion has 100.8 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
  • Scallion has 3.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
  • Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper and scallion 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 Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . 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 scallion has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Scallion
Protein 11% 19%
Carbohydrates 53% 76%
Fat 36% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 87% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 946% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Scallion has 3.4 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 556% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Scallion has 100.8 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 306% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 40 times more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug 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 53 times more Vitamin E than scallion - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 158% more Vitamin K than cayenne pepper - scallion has 207ug 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, scallion contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and scallion contain significant amounts of folate.

Cayenne Pepper Scallion
Thiamin 0.328 MG 0.055 MG
Riboflavin 0.919 MG 0.08 MG
Niacin 8.701 MG 0.525 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.075 MG
Vitamin B6 2.45 MG 0.061 MG
Folate 106 UG 64 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 106% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

iron

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 427% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 630% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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 Scallion
beta-carotene 21840 UG 598 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 13157 UG 1137 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Scallion
alpha linoleic acid 0.66 G 0.004 G
Total 0.66 G 0.004 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Scallion
linoleic acid 7.71 G 0.07 G
Total 7.71 G 0.07 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 Scallion .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .

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FAQ

Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

Does scallion or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 110% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

Does scallion or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both scallion and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 630% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.