Spices vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne — 12.0g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie — 227 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 | Spices | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 318 kcal | 227 kcal | +40% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 8.05 g | 1.32 g | +510% |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 0.250 g | +4704% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.3 g | 0.160 g | +10694% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 56.6 g | 91.0 g | -38% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 27.2 g | 2.20 g | +1136% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.26 g | 0.010 g | +32500% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.75 g | 0.038 g | +7137% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 76.4 mg | 2400 mg | -97% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.328 mg | 0.009 mg | +3544% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.919 mg | 6.80 mg | -86% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.70 mg | 80.0 mg | -89% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.018 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.45 mg | 8.00 mg | -69% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 106 ug | 5.00 ug | +2020% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 51.5 mg | 0.100 mg | +51400% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2081 ug | 5997 ug | -65% |
| Carotene, beta | 21840 ug | 2.00 ug | +1091900% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 29.8 mg | 0.020 mg | +149050% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 148 mg | 800 mg | -81% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.80 mg | 0.080 mg | +9650% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 152 mg | 245 mg | -38% |
| Phosphorus, P | 293 mg | 493 mg | -41% |
| Potassium, K | 2014 mg | 2518 mg | -20% |
| Sodium, Na | 30.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +114% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.48 mg | 0.010 mg | +24700% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.373 mg | 0.011 mg | +3291% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.00 mg | 0.008 mg | +24900% |
| Selenium, Se | 8.80 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1331 kj | 951 kj | +40% |
| Ash | 6.04 g | 7.27 g | -17% |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 106 ug | 5.00 ug | +2020% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 106 ug | 5.00 ug | +2020% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 5996 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 6252 ug | 10.0 ug | +62420% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41610 IU | 20000 IU | +108% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 13157 ug | 13.0 ug | +101108% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 80.3 ug | 0 ug | |
| 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) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.090 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.36 g | 0.010 g | +23500% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.490 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.240 g | 0.001 g | +23900% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.51 g | 0.037 g | +6684% |
| 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 | 8.37 g | 0.034 g | +24518% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 7.71 g | 0.025 g | +30740% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.660 g | 0.009 g | +7233% |
| 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 | — | |
| 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.
Like this comparison?
Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.