How many calories are in one chili pepper?

Chili pepper has 18 calories per chili pepper or 40 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and protein.

How much protein is in one chili pepper?

One chili pepper has 0.9 grams of protein or about 2% of daily recommended intake. Chili pepper is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in chili pepper?

Chili pepper is an excellent source of a few nutrients, including Vitamin C and potassium.

Does chili pepper contain antioxidants?

Chili pepper contains a number of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoids beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin and flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, myricetin and quercetin.

What's similar to chili pepper in cooking?

Scallion are similar to, or commonly paired with chili pepper in cooking and recipes.

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A nutrient dense vegetable, chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium. It also has significant amounts of Vitamin A, iron and Vitamin B6. One chili pepper contains about 18 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to chili pepper, including lemon zest, orange zest, strawberries and lemon.

Unsurprisingly, the nutritional profile of red bell pepper is almost identical to chili pepper.

We compared the key nutrients in chili pepper (Vitamin C and potassium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

fruits: Lemon Zest, Orange Zest, Strawberries, Lemon, Goji Berry, Lemon juice, Orange, Pineapple, Papaya, Orange Juice, Kumquat, Persimmon, Grapefruit, Currants, Tangerine, Mango, Passion Fruit Juice

plants and vegetables: Red Bell Pepper, Jalapeno, Thyme

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to chili pepper are below.

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to chili pepper. Lemon zest, orange zest, strawberries, lemon and goji berry are all high in Vitamin C and or potassium.

Lemon Zest

Similarity: > 99%

Lemon zest is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, lemon zest contains more dietary fiber and calcium than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and lemon zest:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	129
340	potassium (MG)	160

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, potassium and Vitamin B6 than lemon zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	47
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	11
5.1	sugar (G)	4.2
2	protein (G)	1.5
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
243	Vitamin C (MG)	129
59	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
18	calcium (MG)	134
1.2	iron (MG)	0.8
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.08
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
23	folate (UG)	13

0.998 | 0.998 | 2.31 Complete Comparison:
Lemon Zest vs. Chili Pepper

Orange Zest

Similarity: > 99%

Orange zest is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, orange zest contains more dietary fiber, calcium, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and orange zest:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Orange Zest (17 tbsps)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	136
340	potassium (MG)	212

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A and Vitamin B6 than orange zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	97
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	11
5.1	sugar (G)	0
2	protein (G)	1.5
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
243	Vitamin C (MG)	136
59	Vitamin A (UG)	21
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
18	calcium (MG)	161
1.2	iron (MG)	0.8
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.9
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.49
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
23	folate (UG)	30

0.998 | 0.998 | 2.66 Complete Comparison:
Orange Zest vs. Chili Pepper

Strawberries

Similarity: > 99%

Strawberries are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, strawberries contains more dietary fiber than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and strawberries:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	59
340	potassium (MG)	153

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	32
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	2
5.1	sugar (G)	4.9
2	protein (G)	0.67
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
243	Vitamin C (MG)	59
59	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
18	calcium (MG)	16
1.2	iron (MG)	0.41
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.39
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
23	folate (UG)	24

0.997 | 0.997 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Chili Pepper

Lemon

Similarity: > 99%

Lemon is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, lemon contains more dietary fiber and calcium than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and lemon:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	53
340	potassium (MG)	138

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, iron, potassium, riboflavin and niacin than lemon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	29
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
5.1	sugar (G)	2.5
2	protein (G)	1.1
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
243	Vitamin C (MG)	53
59	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
18	calcium (MG)	26
1.2	iron (MG)	0.6
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
23	folate (UG)	11

0.997 | 0.997 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Chili Pepper

Goji Berry

Similarity: > 99%

Goji berry is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, goji berry contains more dietary fiber, protein and calcium than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and goji berry:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Goji Berry (18 tbsps)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	48
340	potassium (MG)	0

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, potassium, thiamin and riboflavin than goji berry by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	349
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	13
5.1	sugar (G)	46
2	protein (G)	14
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0
243	Vitamin C (MG)	48
59	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0
18	calcium (MG)	190
1.2	iron (MG)	6.8
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0
0.95	niacin (MG)	0
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
23	folate (UG)	0

0.995 | 0.995 | 2.51 Complete Comparison:
Goji Berry vs. Chili Pepper

Lemon juice

Similarity: > 99%

Lemon juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and lemon juice:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Lemon juice (3/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	39
340	potassium (MG)	103

A higher water content, lemon juice is less nutritionally dense than chili pepper. Chili pepper does contain more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, calcium and iron than lemon juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	22
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	0.3
5.1	sugar (G)	2.5
2	protein (G)	0.35
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
243	Vitamin C (MG)	39
59	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
18	calcium (MG)	6
1.2	iron (MG)	0.08
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.09
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
23	folate (UG)	20

0.995 | 0.995 | 0.84 Complete Comparison:
Lemon juice vs. Chili Pepper

Orange

Similarity: > 95%

Orange is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, orange contains more dietary fiber and calcium than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and orange:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Orange (1/2 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	45
340	potassium (MG)	169

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	46
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
5.1	sugar (G)	9.1
2	protein (G)	0.7
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.03
243	Vitamin C (MG)	45
59	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
18	calcium (MG)	43
1.2	iron (MG)	0.09
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
23	folate (UG)	17

0.994 | 0.994 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Chili Pepper

Pineapple

Similarity: > 95%

Pineapple is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and pineapple:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Pineapple (5/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	48
340	potassium (MG)	109

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than pineapple by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	50
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	1.4
5.1	sugar (G)	9.9
2	protein (G)	0.54
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.01
243	Vitamin C (MG)	48
59	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
18	calcium (MG)	13
1.2	iron (MG)	0.29
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.08
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.5
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
23	folate (UG)	18

0.994 | 0.994 | 1.77 Complete Comparison:
Pineapple vs. Chili Pepper

Papaya

Similarity: > 95%

Papaya is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and papaya:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Papaya (3/4 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	61
340	potassium (MG)	182

However, chili pepper does contain more iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than papaya by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	43
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
5.1	sugar (G)	7.8
2	protein (G)	0.47
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.08
243	Vitamin C (MG)	61
59	Vitamin A (UG)	47
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.3
18	calcium (MG)	20
1.2	iron (MG)	0.25
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.36
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
23	folate (UG)	37

0.991 | 0.991 | 1.54 Complete Comparison:
Papaya vs. Chili Pepper

Orange Juice

Similarity: > 95%

Orange juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, orange juice contains more thiamin than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and orange juice:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Orange Juice (3/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	50
340	potassium (MG)	200

A higher water content, orange juice is less nutritionally dense than chili pepper. Chili pepper does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than orange juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	45
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	0.2
5.1	sugar (G)	8.4
2	protein (G)	0.7
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
243	Vitamin C (MG)	50
59	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.04
18	calcium (MG)	11
1.2	iron (MG)	0.2
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
23	folate (UG)	30

0.99 | 0.99 | 1.24 Complete Comparison:
Orange Juice vs. Chili Pepper

Kumquat

Similarity: > 95%

Kumquat is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, kumquat contains more dietary fiber, calcium and riboflavin than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and kumquat:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Kumquat (5 fruits)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	44
340	potassium (MG)	186

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, potassium and Vitamin B6 than kumquat by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	71
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	6.5
5.1	sugar (G)	9.4
2	protein (G)	1.9
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.1
243	Vitamin C (MG)	44
59	Vitamin A (UG)	15
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
18	calcium (MG)	62
1.2	iron (MG)	0.86
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.43
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
23	folate (UG)	17

0.99 | 0.99 | 1.66 Complete Comparison:
Kumquat vs. Chili Pepper

Persimmon

Similarity: > 95%

Persimmon is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, persimmon contains more calcium and iron than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and persimmon:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Persimmon (4 fruits)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	66
340	potassium (MG)	310

However, chili pepper does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and thiamin than persimmon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	127
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	0
5.1	sugar (G)	0
2	protein (G)	0.8
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0
243	Vitamin C (MG)	66
59	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0
18	calcium (MG)	27
1.2	iron (MG)	2.5
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0
0.95	niacin (MG)	0
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
23	folate (UG)	0

0.99 | 0.99 | 1.44 Complete Comparison:
Persimmon vs. Chili Pepper

Grapefruit

Similarity: > 95%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and grapefruit:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	31
340	potassium (MG)	135

A higher water content, grapefruit is less nutritionally dense than chili pepper. Chili pepper does contain more iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	42
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
5.1	sugar (G)	6.9
2	protein (G)	0.77
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
243	Vitamin C (MG)	31
59	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
18	calcium (MG)	22
1.2	iron (MG)	0.08
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
23	folate (UG)	13

0.977 | 0.977 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Chili Pepper

Currants

Similarity: > 95%

Currants are also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, currants contains more dietary fiber and calcium than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and currants:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Currants (7/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	41
340	potassium (MG)	275

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, niacin and Vitamin B6 than currants by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	56
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	4.3
5.1	sugar (G)	7.4
2	protein (G)	1.4
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
243	Vitamin C (MG)	41
59	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.1
18	calcium (MG)	33
1.2	iron (MG)	1
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
23	folate (UG)	8

0.971 | 0.971 | 1.6 Complete Comparison:
Currants vs. Chili Pepper

Tangerine

Similarity: > 95%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tangerine contains more calcium than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and tangerine:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	27
340	potassium (MG)	166

A higher water content, tangerine is less nutritionally dense than chili pepper. Chili pepper does contain more Vitamin A, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	53
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
5.1	sugar (G)	11
2	protein (G)	0.81
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
243	Vitamin C (MG)	27
59	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
18	calcium (MG)	37
1.2	iron (MG)	0.15
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
23	folate (UG)	16

0.97 | 0.97 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Chili Pepper

Mango

Similarity: > 95%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and mango:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Mango (5/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	36
340	potassium (MG)	168

However, chili pepper does contain more iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	60
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
5.1	sugar (G)	14
2	protein (G)	0.82
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.09
243	Vitamin C (MG)	36
59	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
18	calcium (MG)	11
1.2	iron (MG)	0.16
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
23	folate (UG)	43

0.961 | 0.961 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Chili Pepper

Passion Fruit Juice

Similarity: > 95%

Passion fruit juice is also high in Vitamin C and potassium.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and passion fruit juice:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Passion Fruit Juice (3/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	30
340	potassium (MG)	278

A higher water content, passion fruit juice is less nutritionally dense than chili pepper. Chili pepper does contain more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A, calcium and iron than passion fruit juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	51
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	0.2
5.1	sugar (G)	13
2	protein (G)	0.39
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0
243	Vitamin C (MG)	30
59	Vitamin A (UG)	36
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0.01
18	calcium (MG)	4
1.2	iron (MG)	0.24
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.13
0.95	niacin (MG)	1.5
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
23	folate (UG)	7

0.958 | 0.958 | 1.05 Complete Comparison:
Passion Fruit Juice vs. Chili Pepper

plants and vegetables

Red Bell Pepper

Similarity: > 95%

Red bell pepper is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, red bell pepper contains more dietary fiber and Vitamin A than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and red bell pepper:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Red Bell Pepper (5/8 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	128
340	potassium (MG)	211

However, chili pepper does contain more calcium and iron than red bell pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	26
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
5.1	sugar (G)	4.2
2	protein (G)	0.99
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.06
243	Vitamin C (MG)	128
59	Vitamin A (UG)	157
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	1.6
18	calcium (MG)	7
1.2	iron (MG)	0.43
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.95	niacin (MG)	0.98
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.29
23	folate (UG)	46

0.991 | 0.991 | 2.42 Complete Comparison:
Red Bell Pepper vs. Chili Pepper

Jalapeno

Similarity: > 95%

Jalapeno is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, jalapeno contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin E and Vitamin B6 than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and jalapeno:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Jalapeno (about 1 cup)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	119
340	potassium (MG)	248

However, chili pepper does contain more iron than jalapeno by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	29
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
5.1	sugar (G)	4.1
2	protein (G)	0.91
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.09
243	Vitamin C (MG)	119
59	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	3.6
18	calcium (MG)	12
1.2	iron (MG)	0.25
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0.95	niacin (MG)	1.3
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
23	folate (UG)	27

0.987 | 0.987 | 2.64 Complete Comparison:
Jalapeno vs. Chili Pepper

Thyme

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than chili pepper, thyme is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, thyme contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A and calcium than chili pepper.

For 100 grams of chili pepper and thyme:

Chili Pepper (2.25 peppers)		Thyme (125 tsps)
243	Vitamin C (MG)	160
340	potassium (MG)	609

However, chili pepper does contain more Vitamin E than thyme by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

40	calories (KCAL)	101
1.5	dietary fiber (G)	14
5.1	sugar (G)	0
2	protein (G)	5.6
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.47
243	Vitamin C (MG)	160
59	Vitamin A (UG)	238
0.69	Vitamin E (MG)	0
18	calcium (MG)	405
1.2	iron (MG)	17
0.09	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.09	riboflavin (MG)	0.47
0.95	niacin (MG)	1.8
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.41
0.28	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.35
23	folate (UG)	45

0.965 | 0.965 | 6.74 Complete Comparison:
Thyme vs. Chili Pepper

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