Mango vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and chili pepper:
- Both mango and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has 63% less sugar than mango.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, mango contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 63% less sugar than mango - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 566% more Vitamin C than mango - mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, mango contains more pantothenic acid. Both mango and chili pepper contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Mango | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 650% more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg 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 102% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | 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, both mango and chili pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mango | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | 23 UG |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mango has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Mango | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.019 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: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mango or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - mango has 60 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does mango or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does mango or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.