Pineapple vs. Chili Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Chili Pepper


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

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

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

  • Both pineapple and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
  • Chili pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, pineapple contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) 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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Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Chili Pepper
Protein 4% 17%
Carbohydrates 94% 79%
Fat 2% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chili pepper has 48% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both pineapple and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 407% more Vitamin C than pineapple - pineapple has 47.8mg 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 pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Pineapple Chili Pepper
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.09 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 0.95 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.061 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.278 MG
Folate 18 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.

iron

Chili pepper has 314% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg 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 212% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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,

Pineapple Chili Pepper
luteolin 0.01 mg 3.87 mg
myricetin 0.01 mg 1.2 mg
Quercetin 0.14 mg 14.7 mg
apigenin ~ 1.4 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,

Pineapple Chili Pepper
beta-carotene 35 UG 671 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 23 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 725 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Chili Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.005 G
Total 0.017 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

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

Pineapple Chili Pepper
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.104 G
Total 0.023 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.

Does pineapple or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.