Nutritional Yeast vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and nutritional yeast are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutritional yeast is high in calories and chili pepper has 88% less calories than nutritional yeast - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
| Nutritional Yeast | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41% | 79% |
| Fat | 17% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 77% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 16 times more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 807 times more Vitamin C than nutritional yeast - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has 67% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 81% more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 181% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.017 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: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutritional yeast is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than nutritional yeast - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is chili pepper or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does chili pepper or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 180% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.