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Borage vs. Pasilla peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Borage and Pasilla peppers

  • Borage has more Vitamin C, however, Pasilla peppers are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Pasilla peppers covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 319% more than Borage.
  • Pasilla peppers contain 5 times less Vitamin C than Borage. Borage contains 35mg of Vitamin C, while Pasilla peppers contain 6.4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Borage, raw and Peppers, pasilla, dried.

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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 less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Iron +197.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +403.8%
Contains more Potassium +372.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +225.4%
Contains more Manganese +352.7%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 369% 93% 115% 197% 12% 39% 141% 207% 18%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Iron +197.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +403.8%
Contains more Potassium +372.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +225.4%
Contains more Manganese +352.7%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Equal in Calcium - 97

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin C +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3780.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4933.3%
Contains more Folate +1207.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2146% 0% 0% 22% 43% 738% 135% 96% 976% 128% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3780.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4933.3%
Contains more Folate +1207.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +526.7%
Contains more Protein +586.1%
Contains more Fats +2164.3%
Contains more Carbs +1570.9%
Contains more Other +304.9%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 g
Contains more Water +526.7%
Contains more Protein +586.1%
Contains more Fats +2164.3%
Contains more Carbs +1570.9%
Contains more Other +304.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Pasilla peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 24.33g Pasilla peppers
Protein 1.8g 12.35g Pasilla peppers
Fats 0.7g 15.85g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 3.06g 51.13g Pasilla peppers
Calories 21kcal 345kcal Pasilla peppers
Fiber 26.8g Pasilla peppers
Calcium 93mg 97mg Pasilla peppers
Iron 3.3mg 9.83mg Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 52mg 130mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 53mg 267mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 470mg 2222mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 80mg 89mg Borage
Zinc 0.2mg 1.4mg Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.13mg 0.423mg Pasilla peppers
Manganese 0.349mg 1.58mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 0.9µg 3.2µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 4200IU 35760IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 1788µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin C 35mg 6.4mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.172mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 3.197mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 7.175mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.591mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 4.228mg Pasilla peppers
Folate 13µg 170µg Pasilla peppers
Saturated Fat 0.17g Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Pasilla peppers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
357%
Pasilla peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
122%
Pasilla peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.