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Asparagus vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between asparagus and chili pepper

  • Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, folate, copper, and vitamin B1; however, chili pepper is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 153% more than asparagus.
  • Chili pepper has 3 times less vitamin K than asparagus. Asparagus has 41.6µg of vitamin K, while chili pepper has 14µg.
  • Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +107.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.4%

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +197.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2466.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 ProteinProtein +17.6%
Contains more FatsFats +266.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.1%
Contains more OtherOther +48.3%
~equal in Water ~88.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.042g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 5.6mg 143.7mg 153%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.506mg 32%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 14µg 23%
Iron 2.14mg 1.03mg 14%
Folate 52µg 23µg 7%
Copper 0.189mg 0.129mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.072mg 6%
Potassium 202mg 322mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.086mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.5µg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.69mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 3.88g 8.81g 2%
Fiber 2.1g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.244mg 2%
Choline 16mg 10.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.239g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.201mg 1%
Calories 20kcal 40kcal 1%
Protein 2.2g 1.87g 1%
Calcium 24mg 14mg 1%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.187mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Phosphorus 52mg 43mg 1%
Vitamin A 38µg 48µg 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.44g 0%
Net carbs 1.78g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 5.3g N/A
Sodium 2mg 9mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.024g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
25%
Asparagus
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.