Egg vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has 147.8 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Egg has 12.1 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
- Egg has 12.7 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and chili pepper has 72% less calories than egg - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 79% |
| Fat | 62% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 12.1 times less carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 12.7 times less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 528% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 147.8 times less saturated fat than egg - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and chili pepper are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and chili pepper has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol 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 more Vitamin C than egg - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 171% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chili pepper - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more niacin. Both egg and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 211% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 46% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 146% more potassium than egg - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, both egg and chili pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 725 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and chili pepper has 70% less calories than egg - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is chili pepper or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 530% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does chili pepper or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 12.1 times fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or egg contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than egg - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.