Cayenne Pepper vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, eggplant contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than eggplant.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Eggplant has 66% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Eggplant has 94.8 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and eggplant has 92% less calories than cayenne pepper - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to eggplant for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 80% |
| Fat | 36% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 90% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 807% more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has 66% less sugar than cayenne pepper - eggplant has 3.5g 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 11 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Eggplant has 94.8 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 33 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg 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 2080 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug 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 98 times more Vitamin E than eggplant - eggplant has 0.3mg 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 eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug 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, eggplant contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 779% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg 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 | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.063 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does eggplant or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does eggplant or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does eggplant or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 780% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.