Chili Pepper vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 53% less calories than sweet potato.
- Chili pepper has 53% less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sweet potato has more beta-carotene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato has more pantothenic acid.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 53% less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 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 sweet potatoes for fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 92% |
| Fat | 4% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 53% less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sweet potatoes and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sweet potatoes and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g 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 100 times more Vitamin C than sweet potato - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than chili pepper - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sweet potato has 67% more calcium than chili pepper - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 97% more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sweet potatoes and chili pepper are high in potassium. Sweet potato is very similar to sweet potato for potassium - sweet potato has 337mg 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 | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 0.02 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 0.01 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 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, sweet potato has more beta-carotene than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 8509 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and sweet potatoes contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.013 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 Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 50% less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 50% fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both sweet potatoes and chili pepper are high in potassium. Sweet potato is very similar to sweet potato for potassium - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.