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Biscuit vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and chili Pepper?

  • Biscuits are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, and vitamin B2, yet chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% higher.
  • Biscuits have 206 times more saturated fat than chili Pepper. Biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, while chili Pepper have 0.021g.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 more CalciumCalcium +1205.6%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%

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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +121150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +694.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +250%
Contains more FatsFats +8050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +371.5%
Contains more OtherOther +433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +203.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3719.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 242.5mg 269%
Selenium 19.5µg 0.5µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.109g 27%
Fats 16.3g 0.2g 25%
Sodium 580mg 7mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.09mg 22%
Calcium 235mg 18mg 22%
Iron 2.9mg 1.2mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.021g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.278mg 19%
Phosphorus 164mg 46mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.011g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.09mg 17%
Calories 353kcal 40kcal 16%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Carbs 44.6g 9.46g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.95mg 12%
Folate 61µg 23µg 10%
Protein 7g 2g 10%
Copper 0.082mg 0.174mg 10%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.237mg 6%
Potassium 121mg 340mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.061mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.3mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 5.1g N/A
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.