Orange Juice vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Orange 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
orange juice
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and chili pepper:
- Both orange juice and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, orange juice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 650% more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 385% more Vitamin C than orange juice - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 490% more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, orange juice contains more pantothenic acid. Both orange juice and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Orange Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 500% more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg 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 70% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.25 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,
| Orange Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, orange juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does orange juice or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.