Blueberry vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and chili pepper:
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry 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 blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 49% less sugar than blueberry - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and blueberry are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than blueberry - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 18 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blueberry and chili pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Blueberry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 200% more calcium than blueberry - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 329% more iron than blueberry - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 342% more potassium than blueberry - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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, chili pepper has more luteolin and apigenin than blueberry per 100 grams, however, blueberry contains more kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams. Both blueberry and chili pepper contain significant amounts of myricetin and quercetin.
| Blueberry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 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,
| Blueberry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.088 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) 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 blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does chili pepper or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or blueberry contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 340% more potassium than blueberry - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.