Olives vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Olives and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olives
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olives and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has 107.5 times less saturated fat than olive.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Olive is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive is high in calories and chili pepper has 66% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olives is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olives | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 79% |
| Fat | 77% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Olives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 107.5 times less saturated fat than olive - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 268 times more Vitamin C than olive - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 247% more Vitamin A than olive - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Olives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Olives | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.037 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.015 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 389% more calcium than chili pepper - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 423% more iron than chili pepper - olive has 6.3mg 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 41 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg 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, both olives and chili pepper contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Olives | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 2.8 mg | 3.87 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 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, both olives and chili pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Olives | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 198 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 510 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Olives | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.055 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.629 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.684 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: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does olives or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive is high in calories and chili pepper has 70% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does olives or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, olives and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than chili pepper - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does olives or chili pepper contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 420% more iron than chili pepper - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does olives or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 41 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.