Hemp Seeds vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and chili pepper:
- Both hemp seeds and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chili pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and chili pepper has 93% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 79% |
| Fat | 73% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hemp seeds and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 167% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than chili pepper - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 484 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 58 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chili pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
| Hemp Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 289% more calcium than chili pepper - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 563% more iron than chili pepper - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and chili pepper are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 253% more potassium than chili pepper - hemp seed has 1200mg 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,
| Hemp Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 28.799 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: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does hemp seeds or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seeds and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than chili pepper - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or chili pepper contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 560% more iron than chili pepper - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and chili pepper are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 250% more potassium than chili pepper - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.