Lemon Zest vs. Chili Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Chili Pepper


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

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

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

  • Both lemon zest and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
  • Chili pepper has more niacin, however, lemon zest contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon zest 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, 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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Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Zest Chili Pepper
Protein 9% 17%
Carbohydrates 91% 79%
Fat ~ 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chili pepper has 41% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 607% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon zest and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon zest and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 88% more Vitamin C than lemon zest - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chili pepper has 18 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than lemon zest - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon Zest Chili Pepper
Thiamin 0.06 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.08 MG 0.09 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.95 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.319 MG 0.061 MG
Vitamin B6 0.172 MG 0.278 MG
Folate 13 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 644% more calcium than chili pepper - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - lemon zest has 0.8mg 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 113% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

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,

Lemon Zest Chili Pepper
beta-carotene 7 UG 671 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG 23 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG 725 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon Zest Chili Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.005 G
Total 0.026 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

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

Lemon Zest Chili Pepper
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.104 G
Total 0.063 G 0.104 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon zest or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.

Does lemon zest or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 40% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon zest or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 640% more calcium than chili pepper - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.

Does lemon zest or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.