Pineapple Juice vs. Cayenne Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Cayenne Pepper


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

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

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

  • Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pineapple juice contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than pineapple juice.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Pineapple juice has 406.5 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple juice and cayenne pepper 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: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . 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 pineapple juice has 83% less calories than cayenne pepper - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Juice Cayenne Pepper
Protein 3% 11%
Carbohydrates 95% 53%
Fat 2% 36%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pineapple juice has 77% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pineapple juice has 12.9g 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 135 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pineapple juice and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple juice has 10g 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 32 times more protein than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pineapple juice has 406.5 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - pineapple juice has 0.01g 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 664% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10mg 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 more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 1490 times more Vitamin E than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.02mg 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 pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.3ug 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, pineapple juice contains more pantothenic acid.

Pineapple Juice Cayenne Pepper
Thiamin 0.058 MG 0.328 MG
Riboflavin 0.021 MG 0.919 MG
Niacin 0.199 MG 8.701 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.056 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.1 MG 2.45 MG
Folate 18 UG 106 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

iron

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

potassium

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg 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,

Pineapple Juice Cayenne Pepper
beta-carotene 3 UG 21840 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 13157 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Juice Cayenne Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.018 G 0.66 G
Total 0.018 G 0.66 G

omega 6s

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

Pineapple Juice Cayenne Pepper
linoleic acid 0.024 G 7.71 G
Total 0.024 G 7.71 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 Pineapple Juice or Cayenne Pepper .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple juice or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and pineapple juice has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.

Does pineapple juice or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and pineapple juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple juice or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.

Does pineapple juice or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.

Does pineapple juice or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.