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Habanero vs Fatalii

Fatalii is hotter, at about 262,500 SHU against 225,000 SHU for Habanero: about 1.2× as hot, using typical values. Across the measured ranges the gap runs from 0.4× to 4×.

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

A single orange habanero pepper, close up
A single orange habanero pepper, close up. Photo: The original uploader was H at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.5.
225,000 SHUHabanero
262,500 SHUFatalii
1.2×Heat ratio
FataliiHotter
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 SHURed Savina: 248,556 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 SHUKashmiri Chilli: 20,800 SHUSerrano: 15,000 SHUByadgi Chilli: 10,000 SHUJalapeño: 5,000 SHUFatalii · 263KHabanero · 225K1K SHU10K SHU100K SHU1M SHU
Habanero and Fatalii on the Scoville scale. Each dot is a pepper in our dataset, on a log scale.

Side by side

HabaneroFatalii
Typical heat225,000 SHU262,500 SHU
Measured range100,000–350,000 SHU125,000–400,000 SHU
StatusLab testedUnverified
SpeciesCapsicum chinenseCapsicum chinense
OriginYucatan Peninsula, Mexico (species from the Amazon basin)Central / southern Africa
FlavourBright tropical sweetness under the heatFruity and citrusy
Coloursorange, red, white, brown, pinkyellow, red, chocolate, white

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, 262,500 ÷ 225,000 ≈ 1.2×. Real pods vary, so the gap between any two fruits can be smaller or larger (0.4× to 4× across the measured ranges).

In between

1 pepper sits between Habanero and Fatalii by typical heat.

About each pepper

Habanero: Now most closely tied to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Fatalii: A C.

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Questions

Which is hotter, Habanero or Fatalii?

Fatalii. It averages about 262,500 SHU against 225,000 SHU for Habanero, about 1.2× as hot.

How many times hotter is Fatalii than Habanero?

About 1.2× using typical values (262,500 ÷ 225,000). Comparing the extremes of each measured range gives anywhere from 0.4× to 4×.

How hot is Habanero?

Habanero: 100,000–350,000 SHU, lab tested.

How hot is Fatalii?

Fatalii: 125,000–400,000 SHU, unverified.

Are Habanero and Fatalii the same species?

Yes, both are Capsicum chinense.

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Sources

  1. UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions, 'Peppers Ranked by Heat': Habanero: 100,000-350,000 SHU
  2. Texas AgriLife Extension (Dr. Joe Masabni), 'Jalapeno & Other Hot Peppers': Habanero: 200,000-300,000 average

Full source lists are on each pepper's page.