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Edamame vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edamame and Chili pepper

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K, while Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 153% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 14 times less Folate than Edamame. Edamame contains 311µg of Folate, while Chili pepper contains 23µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +120.4%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +293%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +426.9%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Manganese +447.6%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +120.4%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +293%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +426.9%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Manganese +447.6%
Contains more Selenium +60%

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 B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.5%
Contains more Folate +1252.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.5%
Contains more Folate +1252.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +536.9%
Contains more Fats +1081.8%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +536.9%
Contains more Fats +1081.8%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5241.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5241.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 11.91g 1.87g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.44g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 8.81g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 40kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 5.3g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 1.5g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 14mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 1.03mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 23mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 43mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 322mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 9mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.26mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.129mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.187mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 6.1mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.072mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.086mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.201mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 311µg 23µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 14µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.026mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.074mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.065mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.105mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.089mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.024mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.062mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.084mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.041mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.042g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.024g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.239g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.578g)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.