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Mustard vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mustard and chili pepper

  • Mustard is higher in selenium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 159% more than mustard.
  • Mustard contains 123 times more sodium than chili pepper. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, chili pepper contains only 9mg.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +622.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
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: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +659.1%
Contains more OtherOther +291.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.1%
~equal in Water ~88.02g

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
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 +8991.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 143.7mg 159%
Selenium 33.5µg 0.5µg 60%
Sodium 1104mg 9mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.506mg 34%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 14µg 11%
Fiber 4g 1.5g 10%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.187mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.072mg 9%
Phosphorus 108mg 43mg 9%
Iron 1.61mg 1.03mg 7%
Copper 0.074mg 0.129mg 6%
Magnesium 48mg 23mg 6%
Potassium 152mg 322mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 48µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.024g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.239g 4%
Fats 3.34g 0.44g 4%
Folate 7µg 23µg 4%
Protein 3.74g 1.87g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.244mg 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.26mg 3%
Choline 22.4mg 10.9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.69mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.042g 1%
Calories 60kcal 40kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.201mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.086mg 1%
Carbs 5.83g 8.81g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 5.3g 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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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/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.