Goji Berry vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Goji Berry and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goji berry
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goji berry and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and goji berry are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goji berry is high in calories and chili pepper has 89% less calories than goji berry - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goji berry is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to chili pepper for protein. Goji berry has a macronutrient ratio of 16:84:0 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goji Berry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 88% less carbohydrates than goji berry - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Goji berry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 767% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and chili pepper has 89% less sugar than goji berry - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and goji berry has 45.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goji berry is an excellent source of protein and it has 613% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and goji berry are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chili pepper and goji berry are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 401% more Vitamin C than goji berry - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than goji berry - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than goji berry - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than goji berry - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Goji Berry | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 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
Goji berry is an excellent source of calcium and it has 956% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Goji berry is an excellent source of iron and it has 467% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
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: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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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% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chili pepper or goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Goji berry is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than goji berry - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does chili pepper or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or goji berry contain more calcium?
Goji berry is a rich source of calcium and it has 960% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or goji berry contain more iron?
Goji berry is an abundant source of iron and it has 470% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or goji berry contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.