Chili Pepper vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and chives:
- Both chives and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
- Chive has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 50% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 67% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 317% more Vitamin C than chive - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 269% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 13 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both chili pepper and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Chili Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 411% more calcium than chili pepper - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 33% more iron than chili pepper - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 15% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg 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 apigenin, luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin and kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 0.15 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 4.77 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 6.75 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 10.0 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, chive has more beta-carotene than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.252 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Is chives or chili pepper better for protein?
Chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Does chives or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than chili pepper - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does chives or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both chives and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 20% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.