Broccoli vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and chili pepper:
- Both broccoli and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Broccoli has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 79% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 73% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 172% more Vitamin C than broccoli - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 90% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 610% more Vitamin K than chili pepper - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both broccoli and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Broccoli | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 161% more calcium than chili pepper - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 64% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and chili pepper are high in potassium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for potassium - broccoli has 316mg 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, chili pepper has more luteolin, myricetin, quercetin and apigenin than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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, both broccoli and chili pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Broccoli | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does broccoli or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does broccoli or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and chili pepper are high in potassium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for potassium - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.