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Broccoli vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broccoli and Chili pepper different?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Broccoli is 73% higher.
  • Broccoli contains 3 times more Calcium than Chili pepper. While Broccoli contains 47mg of Calcium, Chili pepper contains only 14mg.

Broccoli, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Iron +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 322
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Iron +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 322

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.1%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.1%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Fats +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Equal in Water - 88.02
Equal in Other - 0.86
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Fats +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Equal in Water - 88.02
Equal in Other - 0.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Chili pepper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 2.82g 1.87g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 6.64g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 34kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 5.3g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 14mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 66mg 43mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 33mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.41mg 0.26mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.21mg 0.187mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.69mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.086mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.201mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 63µg 23µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 14µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.026mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.074mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.065mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.105mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.089mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.024mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.062mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.084mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.041mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.042g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Chili pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Broccoli
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.