Lemon vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lemon and Chili pepper different?
- Lemon is higher in Fiber, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 101% higher.
- Lemon contains 2 times more Fiber than Chili pepper. While Lemon contains 2.8g of Fiber, Chili pepper contains only 1.5g.
Lemons, raw, without peel and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +248.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +523.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 CVitamin C | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +532.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +186.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~8.81g
~equal in
Water
~88.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
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 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.5% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 1.87g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.44g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 143.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 7.31g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 8.81g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 322mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.03mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 5.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 952IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.506mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 10.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.024g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.239g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)