Chili Pepper vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to red bell pepper for carbs. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 90% more Vitamin C than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 166% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 157% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 179% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 61% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg 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,
| Chili Pepper | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 0.61 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 0.23 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both chili pepper and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Chili Pepper | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.1 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does red bell pepper or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 60% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.