Chili Pepper vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and edamame:
- Both edamame and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than edamame, however, edamame contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Edamame has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and chili pepper has 67% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 27% |
| Fat | 4% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 247% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 496% more protein than chili pepper - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and chili pepper are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 38 times more Vitamin C than edamame - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 293% more Vitamin A than edamame - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Edamame and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both chili pepper and edamame contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Chili Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than chili pepper - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 89% more iron than chili pepper - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and chili pepper are high in potassium. Edamame has 28% more potassium than chili pepper - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, chili pepper has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than edamame per 100 grams, however, edamame contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 175 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 1619 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 1.794 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 Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and chili pepper has 70% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Is edamame or chili pepper better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 500% more protein than chili pepper - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Does edamame or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than chili pepper - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does edamame or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both edamame and chili pepper are high in potassium. Edamame has 30% more potassium than chili pepper - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.