Chili Pepper vs. Okra
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Okra
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
okra
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and okra:
- Both okra and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Okra has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Okra is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Okra (Okra, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is similar to okra for protein, carbs and fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for okra, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Okra is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 113% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - okra has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - okra has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - okra has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both okra and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - okra has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both okra and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 954% more Vitamin C than okra - okra has 23mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 64% more Vitamin A than okra - okra has 36ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - okra has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - okra has 31.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Okra has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both chili pepper and okra contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Chili Pepper | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.245 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.215 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 60 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Okra is an excellent source of calcium and it has 356% more calcium than chili pepper - okra has 82mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 94% more iron than okra - okra has 0.62mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both okra and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 14% more potassium than okra - okra has 299mg 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, both chili pepper and okra contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Chili Pepper | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 20.97 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, both chili pepper and okra contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Chili Pepper | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 416 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 27 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 280 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and okra contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than okra per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.026 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Okra (Okra, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does okra or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - okra has 33 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does okra or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, okra and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - okra has 7.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does okra or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Okra is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than chili pepper - okra has 82mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does okra or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both okra and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 10% more potassium than okra - okra has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.