White pepper vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between white pepper and cayenne pepper
- White pepper has more manganese, iron, and copper, while cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than white pepper.
- White pepper contains 2 times more copper than cayenne pepper. While white pepper contains 0.91mg of copper, cayenne pepper contains only 0.373mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, white and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
Infographic

Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +83.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +144% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2658.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +119.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +263.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1390.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +629.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4004.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2350% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +960% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg | 231% |
Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 2.45mg | 181% |
Manganese | 4.3mg | 2mg | 100% |
Iron | 14.31mg | 7.8mg | 81% |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
Vitamin C | 21mg | 76.4mg | 62% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.919mg | 61% |
Copper | 0.91mg | 0.373mg | 60% |
Potassium | 73mg | 2014mg | 57% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.212mg | 8.701mg | 53% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.616g | 8.37g | 52% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.328mg | 26% |
Folate | 10µg | 106µg | 24% |
Fats | 2.12g | 17.27g | 23% |
Phosphorus | 176mg | 293mg | 17% |
Magnesium | 90mg | 152mg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 0.626g | 3.26g | 12% |
Calcium | 265mg | 148mg | 12% |
Zinc | 1.13mg | 2.48mg | 12% |
Selenium | 3.1µg | 8.8µg | 10% |
Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.789g | 2.75g | 5% |
Fiber | 26.2g | 27.2g | 4% |
Carbs | 68.61g | 56.63g | 4% |
Protein | 10.4g | 12.01g | 3% |
Calories | 296kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
Sodium | 5mg | 30mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 42.41g | 29.43g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.4 g
Fats:
2.12 g
Carbs:
68.61 g
Water:
11.42 g
Other:
7.45 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +41.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +714.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.626 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.616 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +248.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1258.8% |