Peppers vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peppers 324
Spices 318
Protein (g)
Peppers 10.6
Spices 12.0
Carbs (g)
Peppers 69.9
Spices 56.6
Fat (g)
Peppers 5.81
Spices 17.3
Fiber (g)
Peppers 28.7
Spices 27.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne — 12.0g vs 10.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne — 318 vs 324 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Peppers | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 324 kcal | 318 kcal | +2% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.15 g | 8.05 g | -11% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 12.0 g | -12% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.81 g | 17.3 g | -66% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 69.9 g | 56.6 g | +23% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 28.7 g | 27.2 g | +6% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.813 g | 3.26 g | -75% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.468 g | 2.75 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 31.4 mg | 76.4 mg | -59% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.081 mg | 0.328 mg | -75% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.21 mg | 0.919 mg | +31% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.67 mg | 8.70 mg | = |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.956 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.810 mg | 2.45 mg | -67% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 51.0 ug | 106 ug | -52% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 84.3 mg | 51.5 mg | +64% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1324 ug | 2081 ug | -36% |
| Carotene, beta | 14844 ug | 21840 ug | -32% |
| Carotene, alpha | 994 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 3.14 mg | 29.8 mg | -89% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 45.0 mg | 148 mg | -70% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.04 mg | 7.80 mg | -23% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 88.0 mg | 152 mg | -42% |
| Phosphorus, P | 159 mg | 293 mg | -46% |
| Potassium, K | 1870 mg | 2014 mg | -7% |
| Sodium, Na | 91.0 mg | 30.0 mg | +203% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.02 mg | 2.48 mg | -59% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.228 mg | 0.373 mg | -39% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.821 mg | 2.00 mg | -59% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.50 ug | 8.80 ug | -60% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1356 kj | 1331 kj | +2% |
| Ash | 6.60 g | 6.04 g | +9% |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | 10.3 g | +297% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 51.0 ug | 106 ug | -52% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 51.0 ug | 106 ug | -52% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1103 ug | 6252 ug | -82% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 26488 IU | 41610 IU | -36% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 5494 ug | 13157 ug | -58% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 108 ug | 80.3 ug | +35% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.090 g | -82% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.690 g | 2.36 g | -71% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.107 g | 0.490 g | -78% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.240 g | -92% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.449 g | 2.51 g | -82% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.08 g | 8.37 g | -63% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.06 g | 7.71 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.023 g | 0.660 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 83.0 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.135 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.389 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.342 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.554 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.471 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.127 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.203 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.327 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.220 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.447 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.508 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.215 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.433 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.51 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.40 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.391 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.460 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.425 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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