The Scoville Scale

Measuring the concentration of capsaicinoids. How much heat can you handle?

Pepper Variety Scoville Heat Units (SHU) Heat Level
Carolina Reaper 1,500,000 - 2,200,000 Nuclear
Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) 855,000 - 1,041,000 Extreme
Habanero 100,000 - 350,000 Very Hot
Thai Bird's Eye 50,000 - 100,000 Hot
Jalapeño 2,500 - 8,000 Medium
Bell Pepper 0 No Heat