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Butterbur vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterbur and Peppers?

  • Butterbur is richer in Potassium, and Calcium, yet Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 234% higher.
  • Butterbur has 6 times more Calcium than Peppers. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Peppers have 18mg.

We used Butterbur, (fuki), raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Equal in Sodium - 7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Equal in Sodium - 7

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.
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Peppers
Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin C +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.6%
Contains more Folate +130%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin C +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.6%
Contains more Folate +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +143.3%
Contains more Protein +412.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Equal in Water - 87.74
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Other +143.3%
Contains more Protein +412.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Equal in Water - 87.74

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 0.39g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.04g 0.2g Peppers
Carbs 3.61g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 14kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Butterbur
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 103mg 18mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 12mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 655mg 340mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.103mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.274mg 0.237mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 31.5mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.061mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 10µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Peppers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Butterbur
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/nutrients
  2. Peppers - 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.