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Mustard vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mustard and chili Pepper?

  • Mustard is richer in selenium, fiber, phosphorus, and manganese, yet chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin K.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% higher.
  • Mustard has 158 times more sodium than chili Pepper. Mustard has 1104mg of sodium, while chili Pepper have 7mg.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index than mustard.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +92%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +34.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +921.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +87%
Contains more FatsFats +1570%
Contains more OtherOther +461.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.3%
~equal in Water ~87.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19736.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +610.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.3mg 242.5mg 269%
Selenium 33.5µg 0.5µg 60%
Sodium 1104mg 7mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.278mg 16%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 14.3µg 11%
Copper 0.074mg 0.174mg 11%
Fiber 4g 1.5g 10%
Phosphorus 108mg 46mg 9%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.237mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.09mg 7%
Potassium 152mg 340mg 6%
Vitamin A 5µg 59µg 6%
Magnesium 48mg 25mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 18mg 5%
Iron 1.61mg 1.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.011g 5%
Fats 3.34g 0.2g 5%
Folate 7µg 23µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.061mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.109g 4%
Protein 3.74g 2g 3%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.69mg 2%
Choline 22.4mg 11.1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.95mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.021g 1%
Calories 60kcal 40kcal 1%
Carbs 5.83g 9.46g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 5.1g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1097mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
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)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.