Cayenne Pepper vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and tomato:
- Both tomato and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than tomato.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Tomato has 115.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Tomato has 75% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and tomato has 94% less calories than cayenne pepper - tomato has 18 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 tomato per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Tomato | |
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| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 75% |
| Fat | 36% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 93% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 21 times more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 75% less sugar than cayenne pepper - tomato has 2.6g 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 12 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 115.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tomato and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 458% more Vitamin C than tomato - tomato has 13.7mg 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 48 times more Vitamin A than tomato - tomato has 42ug 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 54 times more Vitamin E than tomato - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than tomato - tomato has 7.9ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 750% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does tomato or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does tomato or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does tomato or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both tomato and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 750% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.