Mint vs. Chili Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Mint and Chili Pepper


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mint versus chili pepper (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and chili pepper:

  • Both chili pepper and mint are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Mint has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mint and chili pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chili pepper has 43% less calories than mint - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mint is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for protein. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for chili pepper, 17:80:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mint Chili Pepper
Protein 18% 17%
Carbohydrates 72% 80%
Fat 10% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chili pepper and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 433% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Mint has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Mint has 88% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.

Fat

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Both chili pepper and mint are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both chili pepper and mint are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 663% more Vitamin C than mint - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 259% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than mint - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than mint - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mint has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both mint and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.

Mint Chili Pepper
Thiamin 0.082 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.266 MG 0.09 MG
Niacin 1.706 MG 0.95 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.338 MG 0.061 MG
Vitamin B6 0.129 MG 0.278 MG
Folate 114 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

iron

Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 323% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both chili pepper and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 67% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg 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, mint has more apigenin and luteolin than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more myricetin and quercetin than mint per 100 grams.

Mint Chili Pepper
apigenin 5.39 mg 1.4 mg
luteolin 12.66 mg 3.87 mg
myricetin ~ 1.2 mg
Quercetin ~ 14.7 mg

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.

Mint Chili Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.435 G 0.005 G
Total 0.435 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mint and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Mint Chili Pepper
linoleic acid 0.069 G 0.104 G
Total 0.069 G 0.104 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chili pepper or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chili pepper has 40% less calories than mint - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.

Does chili pepper or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

Does chili pepper or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

Does chili pepper or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 320% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

Does chili pepper or mint contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 70% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.

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