Tangerine vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and chili pepper:
- Both tangerine and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has 52% less sugar than tangerine.
- Chili pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:5 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tangerine and chili pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 52% less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 808% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 74% more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than tangerine - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid. Both tangerine and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Tangerine | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 106% more calcium than chili pepper - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 700% more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg 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 105% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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, chili pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tangerine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.048 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does tangerine or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.