Whole Wheat Flour vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Whole 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
whole 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 whole wheat flour and chili pepper:
- Both whole wheat flour and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole wheat flour has 4 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat flour is high in calories and chili pepper has 88% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for chili pepper, 17:80:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 87% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 773% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat flour has 4 times less sugar than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 381% more protein than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat flour and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - whole wheat flour has 0.43g 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 whole wheat flour - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than whole wheat flour - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat flour and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat flour and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both whole wheat flour and chili pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat flour has 83% more calcium than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 209% more iron than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat flour and chili pepper are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 16% more potassium than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 394mg 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,
| Whole Wheat Flour | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Flour or Chili Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat flour or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat flour is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does whole wheat flour or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat flour or chili pepper contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 210% more iron than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat flour and chili pepper are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 20% more potassium than chili pepper - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.