The Pepper Database · Heat, flavor, origin & growing data Browse the database →

Side by side

Compare peppers.

Pick up to 4 peppers from any list using the Compare button on a card, then read them side by side. Blank cells mean the value is not recorded yet, never a guess.

3 peppers compared.

Attribute White Habanero Remove Habanero – Orange Remove CAP 500 Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Peru Amazon Basin Cameroon
Ripe color Pale White-Yellow Orange Red
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Extreme heat with citrus Intense heat with fruity, citrus notes Hot heat
Culinary uses Rare gourmet hot sauces Hot sauces, salsas, marinades, Caribbean cuisine Cameroon research variety
Growing difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Days to harvest 95-105 days 90-100 days 90-100 days
Plant height 24-36 inches 24-36 inches 36-48 inches
Community rating — — —

Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.