Orange Zest vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Orange 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
orange zest
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange zest and chili pepper:
- Both orange zest and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chili pepper has 59% less calories than orange zest.
- Chili pepper has 62% less carbohydrates than orange zest.
- Orange zest has more pantothenic acid.
- Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 59% less calories than orange zest - orange zest has 97 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Orange zest has a macronutrient ratio of 6:94:0 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 62% less carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 607% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - orange zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange zest has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Orange zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - orange zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange zest and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - orange zest has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange zest and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 78% more Vitamin C than orange zest - orange zest has 136mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 181% more Vitamin A than orange zest - orange zest has 21ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange 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 orange zest - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange zest has more pantothenic acid. Both orange zest and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.49 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 794% more calcium than chili pepper - orange zest has 161mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Orange zest and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - orange zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both orange zest and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, orange zest has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | 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 zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange zest or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 60% less calories than orange zest - orange zest has 97 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does orange zest or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange zest or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Orange zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than chili pepper - orange zest has 161mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does orange zest or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both orange zest and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.