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 21
Spices 318
Protein (g)
Peppers 0.900
Spices 12.0
Carbs (g)
Peppers 5.10
Spices 56.6
Fat (g)
Peppers 0.100
Spices 17.3
Fiber (g)
Peppers 1.30
Spices 27.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne — 12.0g vs 0.900g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids — 21 vs 318 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 | 21 kcal | 318 kcal | -93% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.5 g | 8.05 g | +1049% |
| Protein | 0.900 g | 12.0 g | -93% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.100 g | 17.3 g | -99% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.10 g | 56.6 g | -91% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.30 g | 27.2 g | -95% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.010 g | 3.26 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.006 g | 2.75 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 68.0 mg | 76.4 mg | -11% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.020 mg | 0.328 mg | -94% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.050 mg | 0.919 mg | -95% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.800 mg | 8.70 mg | -91% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.034 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.153 mg | 2.45 mg | -94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 10.0 ug | 106 ug | -91% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 6.80 mg | 51.5 mg | -87% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 595 ug | 2081 ug | -71% |
| Carotene, beta | 6664 ug | 21840 ug | -69% |
| Carotene, alpha | 446 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.690 mg | 29.8 mg | -98% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 7.00 mg | 148 mg | -95% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.500 mg | 7.80 mg | -94% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg | 152 mg | -91% |
| Phosphorus, P | 17.0 mg | 293 mg | -94% |
| Potassium, K | 187 mg | 2014 mg | -91% |
| Sodium, Na | 1173 mg | 30.0 mg | +3810% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.170 mg | 2.48 mg | -93% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.101 mg | 0.373 mg | -73% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.138 mg | 2.00 mg | -93% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | 8.80 ug | -97% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 88.0 kj | 1331 kj | -93% |
| Ash | 1.40 g | 6.04 g | -77% |
| Total Sugars | 3.32 g | 10.3 g | -68% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 10.0 ug | 106 ug | -91% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 10.0 ug | 106 ug | -91% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 495 ug | 6252 ug | -92% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 11892 IU | 41610 IU | -71% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 444 ug | 13157 ug | -97% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 8.70 ug | 80.3 ug | -89% |
| 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) | 0.001 g | 0.090 g | -99% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.008 g | 2.36 g | -100% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.490 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.240 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.005 g | 2.51 g | -100% |
| 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 | 0.055 g | 8.37 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.052 g | 7.71 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.002 g | 0.660 g | -100% |
| 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) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.033 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.029 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.047 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.011 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.017 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.028 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.019 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.038 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.043 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.018 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.037 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.129 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.119 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.033 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.039 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.036 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +3810% in Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) -98% in Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids Selenium, Se -97% in Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids Fiber, total dietary -95% in Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids
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