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Guntur Chilli vs Byadgi Chilli

Guntur Chilli is hotter, at about 36,160 SHU against 10,000 SHU for Byadgi Chilli: about 3.6× as hot, using typical values. Across the measured ranges the gap runs from 2.3× to 8×.

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

36,160 SHUGuntur Chilli
10,000 SHUByadgi Chilli
3.6×Heat ratio
Guntur ChilliHotter
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Guntur Chilli and Byadgi Chilli on the Scoville scale. Each dot is a pepper in our dataset, on a log scale.

Side by side

Guntur ChilliByadgi Chilli
Typical heat36,160 SHU10,000 SHU
Measured range35,000–40,000 SHU5,000–15,000 SHU
StatusLab testedLab tested
SpeciesCapsicum annuum var. longumCapsicum annuum
OriginGuntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India (also Prakasam, Warangal, Khammam)Byadgi, Haveri district, Karnataka, India (also Dharwad and Gadag)
FlavourHot, pungentMild, aromatic
Coloursreddeep 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, 36,160 ÷ 10,000 ≈ 3.6×. Real pods vary, so the gap between any two fruits can be smaller or larger (2.3× to 8× across the measured ranges).

In between

2 peppers sit between Byadgi Chilli and Guntur Chilli by typical heat.

About each pepper

Guntur Chilli: 'Sannam' means 'thin' in Telugu.

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

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Questions

Which is hotter, Guntur Chilli or Byadgi Chilli?

Guntur Chilli. It averages about 36,160 SHU against 10,000 SHU for Byadgi Chilli, about 3.6× as hot.

How many times hotter is Guntur Chilli than Byadgi Chilli?

About 3.6× using typical values (36,160 ÷ 10,000). Comparing the extremes of each measured range gives anywhere from 2.3× to 8×.

How hot is Guntur Chilli?

Guntur Chilli: 35,000–40,000 SHU, lab tested.

How hot is Byadgi Chilli?

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

Are Guntur Chilli and Byadgi Chilli the same species?

No. Guntur Chilli is Capsicum annuum var. longum; Byadgi Chilli is Capsicum annuum.

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Sources

  1. IP India GI Registry, application 143 (Guntur Sannam Chilli): Guntur Chilli: GI dates and numbers
  2. Spices Board India, 'List of GI Tags Registered for Spices' (as of 15/09/2026): Guntur Chilli: certificate date
  3. IP India GI Registry, application 129 (Byadagi Chilli): Byadgi Chilli: GI dates and numbers
  4. Spices Board India, 'List of GI Tags Registered for Spices' (as of 15/09/2026): Byadgi Chilli: GI certificate date and validity

Full source lists are on each pepper's page.