Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla ice cream
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has 60% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and chili pepper has 81% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 79% |
| Fat | 48% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 60% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 114% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and chili pepper has 76% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and chili pepper has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chili pepper has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 403 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 100% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than chili pepper - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 611% more calcium than chili pepper - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 12 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 71% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg 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,
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.005 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.104 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: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and chili pepper has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than chili pepper - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.