Beetroot vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beetroot and Chili pepper different?
- Beetroot is higher in Folate, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 154% higher.
- Beetroot contains 5 times more Folate than Chili pepper. While Beetroot contains 109µg of Folate, Chili pepper contains only 23µg.
Beets, 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 CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +373.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2832.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2784.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +655.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~8.81g
~equal in
Water
~88.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 1.61g | 1.87g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.44g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 143.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.76g | 7.31g |
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| Carbs | 9.56g | 8.81g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 322mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.03mg |
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| Sugar | 6.76g | 5.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 952IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.506mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 14µg |
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| Folate | 109µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 10.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.024g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.239g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.062mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.041mg |
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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
12%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)