Chili Pepper vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and spinach:
- Both spinach and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Spinach has 11.1 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Spinach has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene than spinach.
- Spinach has more riboflavin and folate.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:4 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 49% |
| Fat | 4% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 47% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach has 11.1 times less sugar than chili pepper - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both spinach and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 763% more Vitamin C than spinach - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 695% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 32 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more riboflavin and folate. Both chili pepper and spinach contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chili Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than chili pepper - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 126% more iron than chili pepper - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and chili pepper are high in potassium. Spinach has 64% more potassium than chili pepper - spinach has 558mg 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, myricetin and quercetin than spinach per 100 grams, however, spinach contains more kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 0.74 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 3.97 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 6.38 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, spinach has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene than spinach per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 5626 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chili Pepper or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Is spinach or chili pepper better for protein?
Spinach and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Does spinach or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than chili pepper - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does spinach or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both spinach and chili pepper are high in potassium. Spinach has 60% more potassium than chili pepper - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.