Apple Juice vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 650% more dietary fiber than apple juice - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 47% less sugar than apple juice - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper has 19 times more protein than apple juice - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and apple juice are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 268 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than apple juice - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than apple juice - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and chili pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Apple Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 125% more calcium than apple juice - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 900% more iron than apple juice - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 237% more potassium than apple juice - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg 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,
| Apple Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 3.87 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,
| Apple Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 725 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple juice and chili pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.033 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: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chili pepper or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does chili pepper or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or apple juice contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than apple juice - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg of potassium.