Apple vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Apple 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
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and chili pepper:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chili pepper has 51% less sugar than apple.
- 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 (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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 contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 51% less sugar than apple - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper has 669% more protein than apple - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and apple are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 51 times more Vitamin C than apple - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 18 times more Vitamin A than apple - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and chili pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Apple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 200% more calcium than apple - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 900% more iron than apple - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 218% more potassium than apple - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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 | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 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,
| Apple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and chili pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | 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, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.043 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 (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chili pepper or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper and apple contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does chili pepper or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or apple contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than apple - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.