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 16
Spices 318
Protein (g)
Peppers 0.950
Spices 12.0
Carbs (g)
Peppers 3.31
Spices 56.6
Fat (g)
Peppers 0.180
Spices 17.3
Fiber (g)
Peppers 0.800
Spices 27.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne — 12.0g vs 0.950g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt — 16 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 | 16 kcal | 318 kcal | -95% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 94.7 g | 8.05 g | +1076% |
| Protein | 0.950 g | 12.0 g | -92% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.180 g | 17.3 g | -99% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.31 g | 56.6 g | -94% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.800 g | 27.2 g | -97% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.027 g | 3.26 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.012 g | 2.75 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 41.2 mg | 76.4 mg | -46% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.051 mg | 0.328 mg | -84% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.031 mg | 0.919 mg | -97% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.08 mg | 8.70 mg | -88% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.023 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.108 mg | 2.45 mg | -96% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 10.0 ug | 106 ug | -91% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 3.80 mg | 51.5 mg | -93% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 96.0 ug | 2081 ug | -95% |
| Carotene, beta | 994 ug | 21840 ug | -95% |
| Carotene, alpha | 12.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.08 mg | 29.8 mg | -96% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 148 mg | -95% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.520 mg | 7.80 mg | -93% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 152 mg | -95% |
| Phosphorus, P | 13.0 mg | 293 mg | -96% |
| Potassium, K | 72.0 mg | 2014 mg | -96% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 30.0 mg | -87% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.050 mg | 2.48 mg | -98% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.044 mg | 0.373 mg | -88% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.097 mg | 2.00 mg | -95% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.200 ug | 8.80 ug | -98% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 65.0 kj | 1331 kj | -95% |
| Ash | 0.860 g | 6.04 g | -86% |
| Total Sugars | 2.86 g | 10.3 g | -72% |
| 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 | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 300 ug | 6252 ug | -95% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1917 IU | 41610 IU | -95% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 31.0 ug | 13157 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.40 ug | 80.3 ug | -96% |
| 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) | 0.020 g | 2.36 g | -99% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.490 g | -99% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.240 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.011 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 | 0.099 g | 8.37 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.090 g | 7.71 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.009 g | 0.660 g | -99% |
| 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) | 0.011 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.039 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.034 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.034 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.005 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.018 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.048 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.029 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.034 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.016 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.025 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.272 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.202 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.027 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.023 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.048 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
Zinc, Zn -98% in Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt Selenium, Se -98% in Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt Fiber, total dietary -97% in Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) -97% in Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt
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