Wheat Flour vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Wheat flour has 15.4 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and protein.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat flour is high in calories and chili pepper has 89% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is similar to chili pepper for protein, carbs and fat. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 87% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat flour has 15.4 times less sugar than chili pepper - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 499% more protein than chili pepper - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both wheat flour and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - wheat flour has 0.24g 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 more Vitamin C than wheat flour - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than wheat flour - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
| Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat flour and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 268% more iron than chili pepper - wheat flour has 4.4mg 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 240% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg 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,
| Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 79 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, wheat flour has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat flour has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.685 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: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does wheat flour or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat flour is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does wheat flour or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or chili pepper contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than chili pepper - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does wheat flour or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.