Raspberries vs. Chili Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Chili Pepper


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of raspberries versus chili pepper (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and chili pepper:

  • Both raspberries and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
  • Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, raspberry contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of raspberries and chili pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for carbs. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:81:11 and for chili pepper, 17:80:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Raspberries Chili Pepper
Protein 8% 17%
Carbohydrates 81% 80%
Fat 11% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 333% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both raspberries and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both raspberries and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 826% more Vitamin C than raspberry - raspberry has 26.2mg 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 raspberry - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, raspberry contains more pantothenic acid. Both raspberries and chili pepper contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.

Raspberries Chili Pepper
Thiamin 0.032 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.038 MG 0.09 MG
Niacin 0.598 MG 0.95 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.329 MG 0.061 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.278 MG
Folate 21 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.

iron

Chili pepper has 74% more iron than raspberry - raspberry has 0.69mg 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 125% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg 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,

Raspberries Chili Pepper
kaempferol 0.06 mg ~
Quercetin 1.05 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, both raspberries and chili pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.

Raspberries Chili Pepper
beta-carotene 12 UG 671 UG
alpha-carotene 16 UG 23 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 136 UG 725 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.

Raspberries Chili Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.126 G 0.005 G
Total 0.126 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.

Raspberries Chili Pepper
linoleic acid 0.249 G 0.104 G
Total 0.249 G 0.104 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Raspberries or Chili Pepper .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does raspberries or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.

Does raspberries or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

Does raspberries or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.