Grapefruit vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chili pepper and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 677% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid. Both grapefruit and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Grapefruit | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calcium - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 14 times more iron than grapefruit - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than grapefruit - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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,
| Grapefruit | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 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 alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than chili pepper per 100 grams. Both grapefruit and chili pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Grapefruit | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 23 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and chili pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does chili pepper or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than grapefruit - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.