Zucchini vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Zucchini and Chili pepper?
- Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K than Zucchini.
- Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 140% higher.
- Zucchini is lower in Sugar.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Sodium
-11.1%
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Zinc
+23.1%
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Iron
+178.4%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.2%
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Potassium
+23.4%
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Copper
+143.4%
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Selenium
+150%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Sodium
-11.1%
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Zinc
+23.1%
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Iron
+178.4%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.2%
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Potassium
+23.4%
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Copper
+143.4%
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Selenium
+150%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
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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Vitamin A
+376%
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Vitamin E
+475%
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Vitamin C
+702.8%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Vitamin B3
+175.8%
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Vitamin B6
+210.4%
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Vitamin K
+225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.086
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201
Equal in Folate - 23
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Vitamin A
+376%
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Vitamin E
+475%
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Vitamin C
+702.8%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Vitamin B3
+175.8%
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Vitamin B6
+210.4%
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Vitamin K
+225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.086
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201
Equal in Folate - 23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+54.5%
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Fats
+37.5%
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Carbs
+183.3%
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Other
+50.9%
Equal in Water - 88.02
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
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Protein
+54.5%
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Fats
+37.5%
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Carbs
+183.3%
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+50.9%
Equal in Water - 88.02
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+118.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.091 g
Saturated Fat:
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.239 g
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Saturated Fat
-50%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+118.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 7.31g |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 1.87g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 0.44g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 8.81g |
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| Calories | 17kcal | 40kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 5.3g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 1.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 322mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.129mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 952IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 143.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.506mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.062mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.041mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.024g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.239g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
66%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)