Lemon vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and chili pepper:
- Both lemon and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 79% |
| Fat | 6% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 358% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg 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 lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than lemon - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more pantothenic acid. Both lemon and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Lemon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 44% more calcium than chili pepper - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 100% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 146% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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,
| Lemon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 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,
| Lemon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does lemon or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.