Pecan vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and chili pepper:
- Both pecan and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and chili pepper has 94% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 79% |
| Fat | 88% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 540% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 359% more protein than chili pepper - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and chili pepper has 100% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g 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 219 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 18 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both pecan and chili pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pecan | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 289% more calcium than chili pepper - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 111% more iron than chili pepper - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and chili pepper are high in potassium. Pecan has 21% more potassium than chili pepper - pecan has 410mg 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,
| Pecan | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 20.697 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does pecan or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than chili pepper - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does pecan or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both pecan and chili pepper are high in potassium. Pecan has 20% more potassium than chili pepper - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.