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Chili pepper vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chili pepper and Sweet potato?

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 138% more.
  • Sweet potato contains 6 times less Vitamin K than Chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 14µg of Vitamin K, while Sweet potato contains 2.3µg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt types 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 Iron +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +24.8%
Contains more Manganese +165.8%
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Iron +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +24.8%
Contains more Manganese +165.8%

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 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1918.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.71
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1918.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Protein - 2.01
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Protein - 2.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.8%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 1.87g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.44g 0.15g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 40kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 5.3g 6.48g Chili pepper
Fiber 1.5g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 14mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.03mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 43mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 322mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 9mg 36mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.129mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.187mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 143.7mg 19.6mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.286mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 6µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 2.3µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.074mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.105mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.089mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.084mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.041mg 0.039mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.052g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.002g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.092g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Sweet potato
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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.