Quinoa vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Quinoa and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
quinoa
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quinoa and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has 56% less carbohydrates than quinoa.
- Chili pepper has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Quinoa has 4.8 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Quinoa is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quinoa is high in calories and chili pepper has 67% less calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quinoa is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for protein. Quinoa has a macronutrient ratio of 15:71:15 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quinoa | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 79% |
| Fat | 15% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 56% less carbohydrates than quinoa - quinoa has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quinoa is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - quinoa has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Quinoa has 4.8 times less sugar than chili pepper - quinoa has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quinoa has 120% more protein than chili pepper - quinoa has 4.4g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both quinoa and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - quinoa has 0.23g 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 more Vitamin C than quinoa - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than quinoa - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Quinoa and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - quinoa has 0.63mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than quinoa - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both quinoa and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Quinoa | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.107 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.412 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 42 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quinoa and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - quinoa has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Quinoa and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - quinoa has 1.5mg 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 98% more potassium than quinoa - quinoa has 172mg 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,
| Quinoa | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 671 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 53 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, quinoa has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, quinoa has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.974 G | 0.104 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.977 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: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does quinoa or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Quinoa is high in calories and chili pepper has 70% less calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does quinoa or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than quinoa - quinoa has 21.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does quinoa or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than quinoa - quinoa has 172mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.