Orange vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and chili pepper:
- Both orange and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, orange contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for chili pepper, 17:80:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 44% less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 439% more Vitamin C than orange - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 436% more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than orange - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, orange contains more pantothenic acid. Both orange and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Orange | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 139% more calcium than chili pepper - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 12 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg 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 101% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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,
| Orange | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, orange has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Orange | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Orange or Chili Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does orange or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.