Kumquat vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and chili pepper:
- Both kumquat and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, kumquat contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 44% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for carbs. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 79% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 41% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 333% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 46% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 452% more Vitamin C than kumquat - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 293% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than kumquat - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, kumquat contains more pantothenic acid. Both kumquat and chili pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Kumquat | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 244% more calcium than chili pepper - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - kumquat has 0.86mg 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 83% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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, kumquat has more apigenin than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 14.7 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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 725 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 671 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.124 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: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does kumquat or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 40% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does kumquat or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 40% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than chili pepper - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does kumquat or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.