Almonds vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and almonds are high in potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Chili pepper has 56% less carbohydrates than almond.
- Chili pepper has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and chili pepper has 93% less calories than almond - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for protein. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:72 and for chili pepper, 17:80:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 80% |
| Fat | 72% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 56% less carbohydrates than almond - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 733% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 958% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and chili pepper are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than almond - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 36 times more Vitamin E than chili pepper - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than almond - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both almonds and chili pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almonds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 209% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 116% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg 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, almond has more isorhamnetin and kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more quercetin, apigenin, luteolin and myricetin than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 2.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.39 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.36 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 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,
| Almonds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both almonds and chili pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Almonds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than almond - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does chili pepper or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than almond - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 210% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or almonds contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 120% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.