Cabbage vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and chili pepper:
- Both cabbage and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chili pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is similar to chili pepper for protein, carbs and fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 67% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 563% more Vitamin C than cabbage - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 10 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 431% more Vitamin K than chili pepper - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid. Both cabbage and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Cabbage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 122% more calcium than chili pepper - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 155% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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,
| Cabbage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 14.7 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, both cabbage and chili pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cabbage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.017 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: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does cabbage or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.