Lemon Zest vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and chili pepper:
- Both lemon zest and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more niacin, however, lemon zest contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 41% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 607% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 88% more Vitamin C than lemon zest - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 18 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than lemon zest - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more niacin, however, lemon zest contains more pantothenic acid. Both lemon zest and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 644% more calcium than chili pepper - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - lemon zest has 0.8mg 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 113% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg 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,
| Lemon Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon zest has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon zest and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does lemon zest or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 40% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 640% more calcium than chili pepper - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does lemon zest or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.