Carrot Juice vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Carrot 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
carrot juice
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and chili pepper:
- Both carrot juice and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Chili pepper has more niacin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 88% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrot juice and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - carrot juice has 0.03g 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 27 times more Vitamin C than carrot juice - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than chili pepper - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more niacin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more pantothenic acid. Both carrot juice and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Carrot Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 161% more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrot juice and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 16% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, carrot juice has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | 23 UG |
| lycopene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and chili pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrot juice and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.061 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: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrot juice or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does carrot juice or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both carrot juice and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 20% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.