Chili Pepper vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 55% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Chili pepper has 58% less calories than yellow corn.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 58% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for carbs. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 55% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g 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 43 times more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 354% more Vitamin A than yellow corn - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 500% more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 167% more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 56% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg 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, both chili pepper and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chili Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow corn has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 60% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does yellow corn or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.