Chili Pepper vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 125.1 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Chili pepper has 60% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and chili pepper has 86% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 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 spirulina per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 25% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 60% less carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than chili pepper - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 125.1 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g 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 23 times more Vitamin C than spirulina - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 103% more Vitamin A than spirulina - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 625% more Vitamin E than chili pepper - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both chili pepper and spirulina contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Chili Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 567% more calcium than chili pepper - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than chili pepper - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and chili pepper are high in potassium. Spirulina has 301% more potassium than chili pepper - spirulina has 1363mg 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, both chili pepper and spirulina contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chili Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 342 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 1.254 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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does spirulina or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Is spirulina or chili pepper better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than chili pepper - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Does spirulina or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than chili pepper - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or chili pepper contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than chili pepper - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does spirulina or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and chili pepper are high in potassium. Spirulina has 300% more potassium than chili pepper - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.