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Chili pepper vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chili pepper and Peppers different?

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Peppers are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 110% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Peppers. While Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, Peppers contain only 0.278mg.

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 +28.6%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 46
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 46
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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 B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Folate - 23
Equal in Vitamin K - 14.3
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Folate - 23
Equal in Vitamin K - 14.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

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 Peppers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 1.87g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.44g 0.2g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 40kcal
Sugar 5.3g 5.1g Peppers
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 14mg 18mg Peppers
Iron 1.03mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 43mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 322mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 9mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.26mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.129mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.187mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 952IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.69mg
Vitamin C 143.7mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.95mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.061mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.278mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 23µg
Vitamin K 14µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.026mg
Threonine 0.074mg 0.074mg
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.065mg
Leucine 0.105mg 0.105mg
Lysine 0.089mg 0.089mg
Methionine 0.024mg 0.024mg
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.062mg
Valine 0.084mg 0.084mg
Histidine 0.041mg 0.041mg
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.011g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.109g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Peppers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.