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Peppers vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppers and Chili pepper different?

  • Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 110% higher.

Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 +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 - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Potassium - 322
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 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 - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Potassium - 322
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 A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.086
Equal in Folate - 23
Equal in Vitamin K - 14
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%
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 A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.086
Equal in Folate - 23
Equal in Vitamin K - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers Chili pepper
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 Peppers Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 7.31g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.87g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 9.46g 8.81g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 40kcal
Sugar 5.1g 5.3g Peppers
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 18mg 14mg Peppers
Iron 1.2mg 1.03mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 43mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 322mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 9mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.26mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.129mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.187mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 1179IU 952IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 48µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.69mg
Vitamin C 242.5mg 143.7mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.072mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.086mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 23µg
Vitamin K 14.3µg 14µg 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 0.021g 0.042g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers Chili pepper
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
90%
Peppers
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
18%
Chili pepper

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.