Yogurt vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than yogurt.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Yogurt has 55% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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 yogurt has 81% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 53% |
| Fat | 47% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 92% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yogurt has 55% less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 246% more protein than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yogurt has 36% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cayenne pepper has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 151 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 76 times more Vitamin A than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and cayenne pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cayenne pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 496 times more Vitamin E than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Yogurt | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and yogurt are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 22% more calcium than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 155 times more iron than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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,
| Yogurt | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 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 yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.66 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.66 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 7.71 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and yogurt are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calcium than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or yogurt contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 155 times more iron than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or yogurt contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than yogurt - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.