Artichoke vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and chili pepper:
- Both artichoke and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Artichoke has 4.1 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Artichoke has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 260% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke has 4.1 times less sugar than chili pepper - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 58 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both artichoke and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Artichoke | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 144% more calcium than chili pepper - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and chili pepper are high in potassium. Artichoke has a little more potassium (9%) than chili pepper by weight - artichoke has 370mg 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, artichoke has more apigenin than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more myricetin and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams. Both artichoke and chili pepper contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Artichoke | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 14.7 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, both artichoke and chili pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Artichoke | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | 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 artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.046 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: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does artichoke or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and chili pepper are high in potassium. Artichoke has a little more potassium ( 10%) than chili pepper by weight - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.