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Turkey meat vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Chili pepper

  • Turkey meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Choline, yet Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 160% more than Turkey meat.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chili pepper is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.6%
Contains more Zinc +853.8%
Contains more Selenium +5860%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +1235.7%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.6%
Contains more Zinc +853.8%
Contains more Selenium +5860%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +1235.7%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Iron - 1.03

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2341%
Contains more Vitamin E +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2341%
Contains more Vitamin E +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1426.7%
Contains more Fats +1579.5%
Contains more Carbs +14583.3%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Other +79.2%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 Protein +1426.7%
Contains more Fats +1579.5%
Contains more Carbs +14583.3%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Other +79.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10929.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10929.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 28.55g 1.87g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.44g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 189kcal 40kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 0g 5.3g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 14mg
Iron 1.09mg 1.03mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 43mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 103mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.26mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.014mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 29.8µg 0.5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.086mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.244mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.201mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.506mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.026mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.074mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.065mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.105mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.089mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.024mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.062mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.084mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.041mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Chili pepper
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.042g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.024g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.239g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Chili pepper
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
50%
Turkey meat
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.