Graham Crackers vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Graham Crackers and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
graham crackers
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in graham crackers and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has 76.7 times less saturated fat than graham cracker.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Graham cracker has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Graham cracker is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Graham Crackers (Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon)) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Graham cracker is high in calories and chili pepper has 91% less calories than graham cracker - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and graham cracker has 430 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, graham crackers is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Graham crackers has a macronutrient ratio of 6:72:22 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Graham Crackers | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 79% |
| Fat | 22% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Graham cracker is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 88% less carbohydrates than graham cracker - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and graham cracker has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Graham cracker is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 127% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and graham cracker has 3.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Graham cracker is high in sugar and chili pepper has 79% less sugar than graham cracker - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and graham cracker has 24.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Graham cracker has 235% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and graham cracker has 6.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 76.7 times less saturated fat than graham cracker - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and graham cracker has 1.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both graham crackers and chili pepper are low in trans fat - graham cracker has 0.06g 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 more Vitamin C than graham cracker - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and graham cracker does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than graham cracker - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and graham cracker does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and graham crackers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and graham cracker has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and graham crackers contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and graham cracker has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Graham cracker has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both graham crackers and chili pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Graham Crackers | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.265 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.317 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 4.439 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.42 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 91 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Graham cracker is an excellent source of calcium and it has 328% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and graham cracker has 77mg of calcium.
iron
Graham cracker is an excellent source of iron and it has 215% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and graham cracker has 3.8mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than graham cracker - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and graham cracker has 170mg 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,
| Graham Crackers | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 77 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, graham cracker has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Graham Crackers | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.622 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.622 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, graham cracker has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Graham Crackers | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.024 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 4.757 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 4.781 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: Graham Crackers (Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon)) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or graham crackers contain more calories in 100 grams?Graham cracker is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than graham cracker - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and graham cracker has 430 calories.
Does chili pepper or graham crackers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, graham cracker is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than graham cracker - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and graham cracker has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or graham crackers contain more calcium?
Graham cracker is a rich source of calcium and it has 330% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and graham cracker has 77mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or graham crackers contain more iron?
Graham cracker is an abundant source of iron and it has 220% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and graham cracker has 3.8mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or graham crackers contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than graham cracker - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and graham cracker has 170mg of potassium.