Tofu vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Tofu and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tofu
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tofu and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Tofu has 4 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
- Tofu has 7.2 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Tofu is a great source of protein.
- Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 47% less calories than tofu - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tofu is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 39:9:52 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tofu | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 79% |
| Fat | 52% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tofu has 4 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 400% more dietary fiber than tofu - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tofu has 7.2 times less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 304% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and tofu are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 2424 times more Vitamin C than tofu - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than tofu - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both tofu and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Tofu | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.052 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.195 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 15 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 347% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 181% more potassium than tofu - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Tofu | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.319 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.319 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Tofu | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.38 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 2.38 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: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 50% less calories than tofu - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is chili pepper or tofu better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 300% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does chili pepper or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tofu has 4 times fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or tofu contain more calcium?
Tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or tofu contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 350% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or tofu contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than tofu - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.