Chili Pepper vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, eggplant contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is similar to eggplant for protein, carbs and fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 82% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 109 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 58 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, eggplant contains more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 100% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 422% more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 48% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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,
| Chili Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 0.04 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,
| Chili Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.063 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does eggplant or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 50% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.