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Dates vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dates and Chili pepper?

  • Dates are richer in Fiber, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, while Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 159% higher.
  • Chili pepper has 5 times less Fiber than Dates . Dates have 8g of Fiber, while Chili pepper has 1.5g.

We used Dates, deglet noor 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.
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Iron - 1.03

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +193%
Contains more Vitamin A +9420%
Contains more Vitamin E +1280%
Contains more Vitamin C +35825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +418.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.244
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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 B5 +193%
Contains more Vitamin A +9420%
Contains more Vitamin E +1280%
Contains more Vitamin C +35825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +418.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Carbs +751.6%
Contains more Other +86%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Water +328.7%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
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 +31%
Contains more Carbs +751.6%
Contains more Other +86%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Water +328.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1157.9%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1157.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 7.31g Dates
Protein 2.45g 1.87g Dates
Fats 0.39g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 75.03g 8.81g Dates
Calories 282kcal 40kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 5.3g Chili pepper
Fiber 8g 1.5g Dates
Calcium 39mg 14mg Dates
Iron 1.02mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 43mg Dates
Potassium 656mg 322mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 9mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.26mg Dates
Copper 0.206mg 0.129mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.187mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 0.5µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 0.4mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 1.244mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.201mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 19µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 2.7µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.043mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.084mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.066mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.022mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.071mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.032mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.042g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.024g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates 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
12%
Dates
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.