Chili Pepper vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and jicama:
- Both jicama and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, jicama contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to jicama for fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for jicama, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 90% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 227% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 11 times more Vitamin C than jicama - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 58 times more Vitamin A than jicama - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, jicama contains more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and jicama contain significant amounts of folate.
| Chili Pepper | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 100% more iron than jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 127% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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,
| Chili Pepper | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 13 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jicama has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.029 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 Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jicama or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does jicama or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does jicama or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.