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Crouton vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crouton and chili Pepper

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and fiber; however, chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% more.
  • Crouton contains 100 times more sodium than chili Pepper. Crouton contains 698mg of sodium, while chili Pepper contain 7mg.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.2%
Contains more IronIron +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Copper ~0.174mg

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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +603.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +473.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +969.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +495%
Contains more FatsFats +3200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +677%
Contains more OtherOther +316.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1495.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27709.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1067.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Selenium 37.5µg 0.5µg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.09mg 44%
Iron 4.08mg 1.2mg 36%
Sodium 698mg 7mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.95mg 28%
Folate 132µg 23µg 27%
Carbs 73.5g 9.46g 21%
Protein 11.9g 2g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.278mg 19%
Calories 407kcal 40kcal 18%
Fiber 5.1g 1.5g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.09mg 14%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.237mg 11%
Phosphorus 115mg 46mg 10%
Fats 6.6g 0.2g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.109g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.011g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.061mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.021g 7%
Potassium 124mg 340mg 6%
Calcium 76mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.3mg 5%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Copper 0.163mg 0.174mg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 5.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.