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Brown sugar vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and chili Pepper

  • Brown sugar has more calcium; however, chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili Pepper is 269% higher.
  • Chili Pepper have 5 times less calcium than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, while chili Pepper have 18mg.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than chili Pepper.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 +361.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.6%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
Contains more CholineCholine +382.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +936.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6447.8%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Carbs 98.09g 9.46g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.278mg 18%
Calories 380kcal 40kcal 17%
Copper 0.047mg 0.174mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.237mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Calcium 83mg 18mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 340mg 6%
Iron 0.71mg 1.2mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Phosphorus 4mg 46mg 6%
Folate 1µg 23µg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.95mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 25mg 4%
Protein 0.12g 2g 4%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.3mg 2%
Choline 2.3mg 11.1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.109g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.061mg 1%
Selenium 1.2µg 0.5µg 1%
Sodium 28mg 7mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 5.1g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 91.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.