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Chocolate vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Peppers

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Peppers are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 95% more.
  • Peppers contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Iron +568.3%
Contains more Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +570%
Contains more Copper +490.8%
Contains more Manganese +498.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Iron +568.3%
Contains more Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +570%
Contains more Copper +490.8%
Contains more Manganese +498.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%

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.
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Peppers
Contains more Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +144%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +546.6%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Water +8945.4%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Protein +144%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +546.6%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Water +8945.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 7.96g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.2g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 9.46g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 40kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 5.1g Peppers
Fiber 7g 1.5g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 18mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.2mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 25mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 46mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 340mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 2.01mg 0.3mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.174mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.237mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.5µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.061mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 23µg Peppers
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 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
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Peppers
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Peppers
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.021g Peppers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.011g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.109g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.498g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppers
Peppers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.