Chili Pepper vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and zucchini:
- Both zucchini and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chili pepper has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than zucchini, however, zucchini contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper has more niacin, however, zucchini contains more pantothenic acid.
- Zucchini has 58% less calories than chili pepper.
- Zucchini has 67% less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini has 58% less calories than chili pepper - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 62% |
| Fat | 4% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Zucchini has 67% less carbohydrates than chili pepper - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 50% more dietary fiber than zucchini - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Zucchini and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Zucchini and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both zucchini and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 12 times more Vitamin C than zucchini - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 490% more Vitamin A than zucchini - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more niacin, however, zucchini contains more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 224% more iron than zucchini - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both zucchini and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 30% more potassium than zucchini - zucchini has 261mg 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 | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 0.66 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, chili pepper has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than zucchini per 100 grams, however, zucchini contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 120 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than zucchini per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.031 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does zucchini or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini has 60% less calories than chili pepper - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does zucchini or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does zucchini or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both zucchini and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 30% more potassium than zucchini - zucchini has 261mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.