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Fast food vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fast food and Chili pepper?

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 +342.9%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.6%
Contains more Zinc +869.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +3960%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.6%
Contains more Zinc +869.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +3960%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.129

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.7%
Contains more Folate +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +185.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.7%
Contains more Folate +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +783.4%
Contains more Fats +2629.5%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Water +128.9%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +783.4%
Contains more Fats +2629.5%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Water +128.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20045.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20045.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 7.31g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 1.87g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.44g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 8.81g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 40kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 5.3g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 14mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.03mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 43mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 331mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 2.52mg 0.26mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.357mg 0.187mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 0.5µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.072mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.086mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.244mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.201mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 80µg 23µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.026mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.074mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.065mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.105mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.089mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.024mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.062mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.084mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.041mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Chili pepper
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.042g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.024g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.239g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.