Raspberries vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raspberries
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and chili pepper:
- Both raspberries and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, raspberry contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for carbs. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:82:10 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raspberries | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 79% |
| Fat | 10% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 333% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raspberries and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both raspberries and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 826% more Vitamin C than raspberry - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 28 times more Vitamin A than raspberry - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, raspberry contains more pantothenic acid. Both raspberries and chili pepper contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Raspberries | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.032 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.598 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.329 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 74% more iron than raspberry - raspberry has 0.69mg 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 125% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg 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,
| Raspberries | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.05 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 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 raspberries and chili pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Raspberries | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 136 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.126 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.126 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.249 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.249 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: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raspberries or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does raspberries or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does raspberries or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.