Cassava vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cassava and chili pepper
- Cassava has more manganese; however, chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, iron, and vitamin A.
- Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 137% more than cassava.
- Cassava has 2 times more choline than chili pepper. While cassava has 23.7mg of choline, chili pepper has only 10.9mg.
- Cassava has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of cassava is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cassava, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +597.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +636.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +397.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 143.7mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.506mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.03mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 8.81g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 14µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.187mg | 9% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 40kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 10.9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 322mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.201mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.244mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
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
14%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.