Kidney Beans vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and kidney beans are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 55% less carbohydrates than kidney bean.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and protein.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kidney bean is high in calories and chili pepper has 67% less calories than kidney bean - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 79% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 55% less carbohydrates than kidney bean - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 300% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kidney bean has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 306% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 1211 times more Vitamin C than kidney bean - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than kidney bean - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both kidney beans and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Kidney Beans | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 222% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper and kidney beans contain similar amounts of iron - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and kidney beans are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 36% more potassium than kidney bean - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kidney bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.132 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kidney bean has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.217 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: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Kidney bean is high in calories and chili pepper has 70% less calories than kidney bean - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does chili pepper or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than kidney bean - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and kidney beans are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 40% more potassium than kidney bean - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.