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Chili pepper vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chili pepper and Mustard Greens

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin E .
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 482% more than Chili pepper.
  • Mustard Greens has 27 times less Choline than Chili pepper. Chili pepper has 10.9mg of Choline, while Mustard Greens has 0.4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +742.9%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Equal in Sodium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +742.9%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Equal in Sodium - 9

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 C +468%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.3%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1199.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin C +468%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.3%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1199.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.47
Equal in Water - 91.78
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.47
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.3%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 2.51g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.44g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 8.81g 4.51g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 26kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 1.5g 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 14mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 1.03mg 0.87mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 42mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 162mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 0.26mg 0.22mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 952IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 143.7mg 25.3mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.063mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.433mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.12mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.098mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 9µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.046g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Mustard Greens
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
66%
Chili pepper
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.