Lime vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and chili pepper:
- Both lime and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lime contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 733% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 28 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lime contains more pantothenic acid.
| Lime | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 83% more calcium than chili pepper - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 100% more iron than lime - lime has 0.6mg 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 233% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg 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,
| Lime | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.4 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,
| Lime | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lime has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Lime | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.036 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: Lime (Limes, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lime or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does lime or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lime or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.