Ginger vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and ginger are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 122.7 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Ginger has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and chili pepper has 88% less calories than ginger - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 79% |
| Fat | 13% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 87% less carbohydrates than ginger - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 840% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 349% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 122.7 times less saturated fat than ginger - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 345 times more Vitamin C than ginger - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 28 times more Vitamin A than ginger - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than ginger - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Ginger | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 533% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 288% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.706 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: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than ginger - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does chili pepper or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or ginger contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 290% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.