Asparagus vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between asparagus and chili Pepper
- Asparagus is higher in vitamin K, iron, and folate; however, chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 263% higher.
- Asparagus has 3 times more vitamin K than chili Pepper. While asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, chili Pepper have only 14.3µg.
- Asparagus has less sugar.
- Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index (10) than asparagus (32).
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +360% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +349.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +190.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.8% |
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Protein
~2g
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Water
~87.74g
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Other
~0.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 242.5mg | 263% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 14.3µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.278mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Folate | 52µg | 23µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 340mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.237mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 9.46g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 59µg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 2g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 7.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.109g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
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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
25%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.