Chili Pepper vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and scallion:
- Both scallion and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chili pepper has more Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is similar to scallion for protein, carbs and fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 73% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 11 times more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 13 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate. Both chili pepper and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than chili pepper - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 23% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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, chili pepper has more apigenin, luteolin and myricetin than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams. Both chili pepper and scallion contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Chili Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 10.68 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.36 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 scallion contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chili Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.07 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 Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does scallion or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does scallion or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than chili pepper - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does scallion or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both scallion and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 20% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.