Watermelon vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has more beta-carotene, lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than watermelon, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, watermelon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 275% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g 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 28 times more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 111% more Vitamin A than watermelon - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, watermelon contains more pantothenic acid.
| Watermelon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 157% more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 400% more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg 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 204% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg 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 has more luteolin, apigenin, myricetin and quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.46 mg | 3.87 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.45 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 14.7 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, chili pepper has more beta-carotene, lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 671 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 725 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.05 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does watermelon or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.