Chili Pepper vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and russet potato:
- Both russet potato and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin, however, russet potato contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Russet potato has 7.2 times less sugar than chili pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 49% less calories than russet potato - russet potato has 79 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to russet potato for fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 89% |
| Fat | 4% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 48% less carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Russet potato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Russet potato has 7.2 times less sugar than chili pepper - russet potato has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Russet potato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - russet potato has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both russet potato and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - russet potato has 0.03g 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 41 times more Vitamin C than russet potato - russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than russet potato - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Russet potato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Russet potato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin, however, russet potato contains more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and russet potato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Russet potato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - russet potato has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - russet potato has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both russet potato and chili pepper are high in potassium. Russet potato has 23% more potassium than chili pepper - russet potato has 417mg 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,
| Chili Pepper | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and russet potato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.032 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does russet potato or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 50% less calories than russet potato - russet potato has 79 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does russet potato or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 50% fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does russet potato or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both russet potato and chili pepper are high in potassium. Russet potato has 20% more potassium than chili pepper - russet potato has 417mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.