Chili Pepper vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and tomato:
- Both tomato and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Tomato has 55% less calories than chili pepper.
- Tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 55% less calories than chili pepper - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 75% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tomato and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 16 times more Vitamin C than tomato - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both chili pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 80% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 344% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 43% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 0.58 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 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, tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams. Both chili pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chili Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than chili pepper - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does tomato or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both tomato and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 40% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.