Chili Pepper vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and peas:
- Both peas and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chili pepper has 51% less calories than pea.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 51% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 69% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 280% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peas and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 171% more protein than chili pepper - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both peas and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 506% more Vitamin C than pea - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 55% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Peas and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both chili pepper and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chili Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peas and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Peas and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 39% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg 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, both chili pepper and peas contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Chili Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.152 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 50% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does peas or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both peas and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 40% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.