Apricot vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and apricot are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein and similar to chili pepper for carbs and fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for chili pepper, 17:80:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Chili Pepper | |
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| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 80% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 33% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 45% less sugar than apricot - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and apricot are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 23 times more Vitamin C than apricot - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 63% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid. Both apricot and chili pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Apricot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 208% more iron than apricot - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and apricot are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 31% more potassium than apricot - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, apricot has more kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more quercetin, apigenin, luteolin and myricetin than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 mg |
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 apricot and chili pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does chili pepper or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or apricot contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and apricot are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 30% more potassium than apricot - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.