Boiled Egg vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and chili pepper:
- Boiled egg has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Chili pepper has 154.5 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than boiled egg.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and chili pepper has 74% less calories than boiled egg - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 79% |
| Fat | 64% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than boiled egg - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chili pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 529% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 154.5 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and chili pepper has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 153% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chili pepper - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both boiled egg and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 178% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of iron - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than boiled egg - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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,
| Boiled Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.104 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
Cooked Boiled Egg g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Chili Pepper g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chili pepper or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and chili pepper has 70% less calories than boiled egg - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is chili pepper or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 530% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does chili pepper or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has 7.4 times fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than boiled egg - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.