Mushroom vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, 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 mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Chili Pepper | |
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| Protein | 44% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 79% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 50% more dietary fiber than mushroom - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and mushroom are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 114 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than mushroom - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than chili pepper - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than mushroom - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both mushroom and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Mushroom | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 500% more calcium than mushroom - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 140% more iron than mushroom - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Chili pepper has a little more potassium (7%) than mushroom by weight - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.16 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is chili pepper or mushroom better for protein?
Chili pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does chili pepper or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Chili pepper has a little more potassium ( 10%) than mushroom by weight - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.