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Dandelion greens vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dandelion greens and Chili pepper?

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 637% higher.
  • Chili pepper has 13 times less Calcium than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens have 187mg of Calcium, while Chili pepper has 14mg.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
8
:
1
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Calcium +1235.7%
Contains more Iron +201%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1235.7%
Contains more Iron +201%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
6
:
4
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5460%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Chili pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5460%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
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1
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
Equal in Water - 88.02
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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2
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Chili pepper
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 2.7g 1.87g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.44g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 8.81g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 40kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 5.3g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 14mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.03mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 23mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 43mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 322mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.41mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.129mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.187mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 10161IU 952IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 48µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.69mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.072mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.086mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 27µg 23µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 14µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.239g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Chili pepper
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
246%
Dandelion greens
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/nutrients
  2. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.