Pineapple vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and chili pepper:
- Both pineapple and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, pineapple contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 48% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 407% more Vitamin C than pineapple - pineapple has 47.8mg 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 pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, pineapple contains more pantothenic acid. Both pineapple and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Pineapple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 314% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg 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 212% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Pineapple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.14 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,
| Pineapple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.023 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does pineapple or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.