Black Pepper vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and black pepper are high in potassium.
- Black pepper has 6.9 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Chili pepper has 65.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and chili pepper has 84% less calories than black pepper - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for carbs. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 79% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 85% less carbohydrates than black pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 15 times more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 6.9 times less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 420% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 65.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 119% more Vitamin A than black pepper - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 10 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid. Both black pepper and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 709% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 291% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both black pepper and chili pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Black Pepper | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 23 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and chili pepper has 80% less calories than black pepper - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does chili pepper or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 710% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 290% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.