Peppers vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Peppers, ancho, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peppers 281
Beverages 227
Protein (g)
Peppers 11.9
Beverages 0.250
Carbs (g)
Peppers 51.4
Beverages 91.0
Fat (g)
Peppers 8.20
Beverages 0.160
Fiber (g)
Peppers 21.6
Beverages 2.20
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Peppers, ancho, dried — 11.9g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie — 227 vs 281 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Peppers, ancho, dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Peppers | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 281 kcal | 227 kcal | +24% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 22.6 g | 1.32 g | +1614% |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 0.250 g | +4644% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.20 g | 0.160 g | +5025% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.4 g | 91.0 g | -43% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 21.6 g | 2.20 g | +882% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.820 g | 0.010 g | +8100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.492 g | 0.038 g | +1195% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.00 mg | 2400 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.179 mg | 0.009 mg | +1889% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.26 mg | 6.80 mg | -67% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.40 mg | 80.0 mg | -92% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.99 mg | 0.018 mg | +10972% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 3.54 mg | 8.00 mg | -56% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 69.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +1280% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1022 ug | 5997 ug | -83% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 2.00 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 61.0 mg | 800 mg | -92% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.9 mg | 0.080 mg | +13563% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 113 mg | 245 mg | -54% |
| Phosphorus, P | 201 mg | 493 mg | -59% |
| Potassium, K | 2411 mg | 2518 mg | -4% |
| Sodium, Na | 43.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +207% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.42 mg | 0.010 mg | +14100% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.508 mg | 0.011 mg | +4518% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.28 mg | 0.008 mg | +15887% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.90 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1176 kj | 951 kj | +24% |
| Ash | 5.89 g | 7.27 g | -19% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 69.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +1280% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 69.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +1280% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 5996 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 10.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 20438 IU | 20000 IU | +2% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 13.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.082 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.656 g | 0.010 g | +6460% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.082 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.410 g | 0.037 g | +1008% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.51 g | 0.034 g | +13168% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.26 g | 0.025 g | +16960% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.164 g | 0.009 g | +1722% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.155 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.425 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.373 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.605 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.515 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.142 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.219 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.361 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.245 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.489 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.554 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.232 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.476 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.66 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.53 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.425 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.502 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.464 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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