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Edible mushroom vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between edible mushroom and chili Pepper

  • Edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, and copper, while chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and iron.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily vitamin C needs 267% more than edible mushroom.
  • Edible mushroom has 25 times more vitamin B5 than chili Pepper. Edible mushroom has 1.497mg of vitamin B5, while chili Pepper have 0.061mg.
  • Edible mushroom has a higher glycemic index (32) than chili Pepper (10).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 CopperCopper +82.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1760%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.3%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2354.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11447.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more OtherOther +43.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.2%
~equal in Water ~87.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2.1mg 242.5mg 267%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.061mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.09mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.95mg 17%
Selenium 9.3µg 0.5µg 16%
Copper 0.318mg 0.174mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.278mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 1.2mg 9%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.237mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Phosphorus 86mg 46mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.69mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 25mg 4%
Protein 3.09g 2g 2%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.3mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 3mg 18mg 2%
Carbs 3.26g 9.46g 2%
Folate 17µg 23µg 2%
Choline 17.3mg 11.1mg 1%
Calories 22kcal 40kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 318mg 340mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Fats 0.34g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 5.1g N/A
Sodium 5mg 7mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.109g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.