Yogurt vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has 98.8 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 34% less calories than yogurt - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 79% |
| Fat | 47% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chili pepper and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper and yogurt contain similar amounts of protein - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 98.8 times less saturated fat than yogurt - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chili pepper has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 484 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 119% more Vitamin A than yogurt - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and chili pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Yogurt | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 572% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 23 times more iron than yogurt - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 119% more potassium than yogurt - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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,
| Yogurt | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yogurt has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yogurt | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.065 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chili pepper or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 30% less calories than yogurt - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does chili pepper or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or yogurt contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than yogurt - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.