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Chili pepper vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chili pepper and Taro?

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin E , Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 155% more.
  • Taro contains 14 times less Vitamin K than Chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 14µg of Vitamin K, while Taro contains 1µg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Taro, raw 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 +87.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +3093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Equal in Folate - 22
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +3093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Equal in Folate - 22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +200.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +200.3%
Contains more Other +39.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.041
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.041

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Taro Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 22.36g Taro
Protein 1.87g 1.5g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.2g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 26.46g Taro
Calories 40kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 5.3g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 1.5g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 14mg 43mg Taro
Iron 1.03mg 0.55mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 43mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 322mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 9mg 11mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.23mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.187mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 952IU 76IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 4µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 143.7mg 4.5mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.025mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.6mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.283mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 22µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 1µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.023mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.069mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.054mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.089mg 0.067mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.02mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.084mg 0.082mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.034mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.016g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.083g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.