Chili Pepper vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and green bean:
- Both green bean and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Green bean has more pantothenic acid.
- Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is similar to green bean for protein, carbs and fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 80% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both green bean and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 18 times more Vitamin C than green bean - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 69% more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 201% more Vitamin K than chili pepper - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has 106% more calcium than chili pepper - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 61% more potassium than green bean - green bean 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 has more apigenin, luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 2.73 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 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 chili pepper and green bean contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chili Pepper | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 69 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 640 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.044 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does green bean or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does green bean or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both green bean and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.