Coconut Water vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut water
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut water.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Coconut water has 55% less calories than chili pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coconut water has 55% less calories than chili pepper - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut water is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:95:0 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Water | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper and coconut water contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut water - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chili pepper and coconut water contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper has 809% more protein than coconut water - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and coconut water are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 23 times more Vitamin C than coconut water - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than coconut water - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than coconut water - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than coconut water - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut Water | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 157% more calcium than coconut water - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 39 times more iron than coconut water - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 106% more potassium than coconut water - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.
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: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?Coconut water has 60% less calories than chili pepper - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.
Does chili pepper or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and coconut water contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or coconut water contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than coconut water - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.