Egg White vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Egg White and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg white
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg white and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and egg white are high in protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg white contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than egg white.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Egg white has 13.5 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and egg white has 84% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and egg white has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg white is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Egg white has a macronutrient ratio of 89:5:6 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg White | Cayenne Pepper | |
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| Protein | 89% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 53% |
| Fat | 6% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and egg white has 99% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg white - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg white has 13.5 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and egg white has 0.71g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and egg white are high in protein. Cayenne pepper has a little more protein (10%) than egg white by weight - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg white has less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg white - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than egg white - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than egg white - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than egg white - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg white contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Egg White | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.439 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.105 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than egg white - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 96 times more iron than egg white - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and egg white has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than egg white - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.
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: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or egg white contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and egg white has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and egg white has 52 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or egg white better for protein?
Both cayenne pepper and egg white are high in protein. Cayenne pepper has a little more protein ( 10%) than egg white by weight - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or egg white have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and egg white has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or egg white contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than egg white - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or egg white contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 96 times more iron than egg white - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and egg white has 0.08mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or egg white contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than egg white - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.