Peppers vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, celery seed is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peppers 32
Spices 392
Protein (g)
Peppers 1.74
Spices 18.1
Carbs (g)
Peppers 6.70
Spices 41.3
Fat (g)
Peppers 0.440
Spices 25.3
Fiber (g)
Peppers 3.70
Spices 11.8
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, celery seed — 18.1g vs 1.74g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peppers, serrano, raw — 32 vs 392 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, celery seed 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 | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 32 kcal | 392 kcal | -92% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 90.3 g | 6.04 g | +1394% |
| Protein | 1.74 g | 18.1 g | -90% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.440 g | 25.3 g | -98% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.70 g | 41.3 g | -84% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.70 g | 11.8 g | -69% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.059 g | 2.19 g | -97% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.023 g | 15.9 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 44.9 mg | 17.1 mg | +163% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.054 mg | 0.340 mg | -84% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.081 mg | 0.290 mg | -72% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.54 mg | 3.06 mg | -50% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.505 mg | 0.890 mg | -43% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 23.0 ug | 10.0 ug | +130% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 8.90 mg | 24.7 mg | -64% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 47.0 ug | 3.00 ug | +1467% |
| Carotene, beta | 534 ug | 31.0 ug | +1623% |
| Carotene, alpha | 18.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.690 mg | 1.07 mg | -36% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 1767 mg | -99% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.860 mg | 44.9 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 440 mg | -95% |
| Phosphorus, P | 40.0 mg | 547 mg | -93% |
| Potassium, K | 305 mg | 1400 mg | -78% |
| Sodium, Na | 10.0 mg | 160 mg | -94% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.260 mg | 6.93 mg | -96% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.129 mg | 1.37 mg | -91% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.187 mg | 7.57 mg | -98% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.400 ug | 12.1 ug | -97% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 134 kj | 1641 kj | -92% |
| Ash | 0.870 g | 9.27 g | -91% |
| Total Sugars | 3.83 g | 0.670 g | +472% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 23.0 ug | 10.0 ug | +130% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 23.0 ug | 10.0 ug | +130% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 40.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 937 IU | 52.0 IU | +1702% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 544 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 11.8 ug | 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 | 0.020 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.020 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.020 g | -95% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.043 g | 1.29 g | -97% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.390 g | -97% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.240 g | -99% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.021 g | 15.4 g | -100% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.240 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.222 g | 3.72 g | -94% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.216 g | 3.52 g | -94% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.006 g | 0.200 g | -97% |
| 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 | = |
| Phytosterols | 6.00 mg | 60.0 mg | -90% |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 2.00 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Apigenin | — | 78.7 mg | |
| Luteolin | 4.14 mg | 762 mg | -99% |
| Quercetin | 16.0 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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