Chili Pepper vs. Red Bell Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Red Bell Pepper


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

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

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

  • Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
  • Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid.
  • Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chili pepper and red bell 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to red bell pepper for carbs. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chili Pepper Red Bell Pepper
Protein 17% 13%
Carbohydrates 79% 79%
Fat 4% 8%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 90% more Vitamin C than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 166% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Chili Pepper Red Bell Pepper
Thiamin 0.09 MG 0.054 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.085 MG
Niacin 0.95 MG 0.979 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.061 MG 0.317 MG
Vitamin B6 0.278 MG 0.291 MG
Folate 23 UG 46 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chili pepper has 157% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.

iron

Chili pepper has 179% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 61% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg 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,

Chili Pepper Red Bell Pepper
apigenin 1.4 mg ~
luteolin 3.87 mg 0.61 mg
myricetin 1.2 mg ~
Quercetin 14.7 mg 0.23 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.02 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both chili pepper and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.

Chili Pepper Red Bell Pepper
beta-carotene 671 UG 1624 UG
alpha-carotene 23 UG 20 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 725 UG 51 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Chili Pepper Red Bell Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.005 G 0.056 G
Total 0.005 G 0.056 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Chili Pepper Red Bell Pepper
linoleic acid 0.104 G 0.1 G
Total 0.104 G 0.1 G



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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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .

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FAQ

Does red bell pepper or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.

Does red bell pepper or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

Does red bell pepper or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.