Cherry Tomato vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than chili pepper.
- Cherry tomato has 66% less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, cherry tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than chili pepper - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 79% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 66% less carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 67% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chili pepper and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 14 times more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, cherry tomato contains more pantothenic acid. Both cherry tomato and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 260% more calcium than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 155% more iron than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and chili pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | 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, both cherry tomato and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 60% less calories than chili pepper - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does chili pepper or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than cherry tomato - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.