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Beer vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and chili Pepper

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin K, manganese, potassium, vitamin B1, and fiber in chili Pepper is higher than in beer.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 269% more than beer.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1159.3%
Contains more IronIron +5900%
Contains more CopperCopper +3380%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2862.5%

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.
Beer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~11.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more OtherOther +571.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.5%
~equal in Water ~87.74g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Copper 0.005mg 0.174mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.278mg 18%
Iron 0.02mg 1.2mg 15%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.237mg 10%
Potassium 27mg 340mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Magnesium 6mg 25mg 5%
Phosphorus 14mg 46mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.09mg 5%
Folate 6µg 23µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.95mg 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.3mg 3%
Protein 0.46g 2g 3%
Carbs 3.55g 9.46g 2%
Calcium 4mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.109g 1%
Calories 43kcal 40kcal 0%
Fats 0g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.1g N/A
Sodium 4mg 7mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.061mg 0%
Choline 10.1mg 11.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Chili Pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Beer
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.