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Mustard Greens vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mustard Greens and Chili pepper

  • Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin E , however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 482% more than Chili pepper.
  • Chili pepper has 13 times less Vitamin A RAE than Mustard Greens. Mustard Greens has 618µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chili pepper has 48µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +742.9%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Sodium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +742.9%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Sodium - 9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1199.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +468%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.3%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +1199.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin K +4133.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +468%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.3%
Contains more Folate +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.44
Equal in Water - 88.02
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 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 Protein +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.44
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.6%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 2.56g 1.87g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.44g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 26kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 1.41g 5.3g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 1.5g Mustard Greens
Calcium 118mg 14mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 42mg 43mg Chili pepper
Potassium 162mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 0.22mg 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.146mg 0.129mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 952IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 48µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.69mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 9µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 592.7µg 14µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.042g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.024g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Chili pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
201%
Mustard Greens
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
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 Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.