Lemon juice vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and chili pepper:
- Both lemon juice and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 79% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 400% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper has 471% more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 527% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more pantothenic acid. Both lemon juice and chili pepper contain significant amounts of folate.
| Lemon juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 200% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 14 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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,
| Lemon juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 3.87 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,
| Lemon juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and chili pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.012 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does lemon juice or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.