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Byadgi Chilli vs Kashmiri Chilli

Kashmiri Chilli is hotter, at about 20,800 SHU against 10,000 SHU for Byadgi Chilli: about 2.1× as hot, using typical values. Across the measured ranges the gap runs from 1.4× to 10×.

Data checked October 20, 2026 · How we rank and verify

10,000 SHUByadgi Chilli
20,800 SHUKashmiri Chilli
2.1×Heat ratio
Kashmiri ChilliHotter
Pepper X: 2,693,000 SHUDragon's Breath: 2,480,000 SHUCarolina Reaper: 1,641,183 SHUTrinidad Scorpion Butch T: 1,463,700 SHU7 Pot Primo: 1,400,000 SHUKomodo Dragon: 1,400,000 SHUNaga Viper: 1,382,118 SHUTrinidad Moruga Scorpion: 1,200,000 SHUInfinity: 1,176,182 SHU7 Pot Brain Strain: 1,175,000 SHU7 Pot Douglah: 1,170,000 SHUDorset Naga: 1,032,310 SHUGhost Pepper: 1,001,304 SHUNaga Morich: 1,000,000 SHUDalle Khursani: 393,950 SHUFatalii: 262,500 SHURed Savina: 248,556 SHUHabanero: 225,000 SHUScotch Bonnet: 225,000 SHUDatil: 200,000 SHUKanthari: 80,640 SHUBird's Eye Chilli: 75,000 SHUCayenne: 40,000 SHUTabasco: 40,000 SHUGuntur Chilli: 36,160 SHUSerrano: 15,000 SHUJalapeño: 5,000 SHUKashmiri Chilli · 20,800Byadgi Chilli · 10,0001K SHU10K SHU100K SHU1M SHU
Byadgi Chilli and Kashmiri Chilli on the Scoville scale. Each dot is a pepper in our dataset, on a log scale.

Side by side

Byadgi ChilliKashmiri Chilli
Typical heat10,000 SHU20,800 SHU
Measured range5,000–15,000 SHU20,800–52,000 SHU
StatusLab testedLab tested
SpeciesCapsicum annuumCapsicum annuum
OriginByadgi, Haveri district, Karnataka, India (also Dharwad and Gadag)Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, India; also sub-tropical North India in winter
FlavourMild, aromaticMild-tasting, colour-forward
Coloursdeep reddeep red

The Scoville maths

The Scoville scale is linear: a pepper at 2,000,000 SHU has twice the capsaicinoids of one at 1,000,000 SHU. So the ratio is a simple division, 20,800 ÷ 10,000 ≈ 2.1×. Real pods vary, so the gap between any two fruits can be smaller or larger (1.4× to 10× across the measured ranges).

In between

1 pepper sits between Byadgi Chilli and Kashmiri Chilli by typical heat.

About each pepper

Byadgi Chilli: Named after the town of Byadgi in Haveri district, it is famous for its wrinkled pods and deep red colour.

Kashmiri Chilli: Prized for deep red colour rather than heat.

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Questions

Which is hotter, Byadgi Chilli or Kashmiri Chilli?

Kashmiri Chilli. It averages about 20,800 SHU against 10,000 SHU for Byadgi Chilli, about 2.1× as hot.

How many times hotter is Kashmiri Chilli than Byadgi Chilli?

About 2.1× using typical values (20,800 ÷ 10,000). Comparing the extremes of each measured range gives anywhere from 1.4× to 10×.

How hot is Byadgi Chilli?

Byadgi Chilli: 5,000–15,000 SHU, lab tested.

How hot is Kashmiri Chilli?

Kashmiri Chilli: 20,800–52,000 SHU, lab tested.

Are Byadgi Chilli and Kashmiri Chilli the same species?

Yes, both are Capsicum annuum.

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Sources

  1. IP India GI Registry, application 129 (Byadagi Chilli): Byadgi Chilli: GI dates and numbers
  2. Spices Board India, 'List of GI Tags Registered for Spices' (as of 15/09/2026): Byadgi Chilli: GI certificate date and validity
  3. Spices Board India, Chilli spice catalogue (archived 8 Jun 2026): Kashmiri Chilli: growing regions, ASTA 54.10, capsaicin 0.325%
  4. Krishnamurthy et al., J. Sci. Ind. Res. 58(8):629-630 (1999), CSIR-NISCAIR: Kashmiri Chilli: capsaicin 0.13% (HPLC)

Full source lists are on each pepper's page.