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Nopales vs. Pasilla peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nopales and Pasilla peppers

  • Nopales have less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Copper.
  • Pasilla peppers covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 320% more than Nopales.

Food varieties used in this article are Nopales, raw and Peppers, pasilla, dried.

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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 +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Iron +1566.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1568.8%
Contains more Potassium +764.6%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +713.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.7%
Contains more Selenium +357.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 369% 93% 115% 197% 12% 39% 141% 207% 18%
Contains more Calcium +69.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Iron +1566.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1568.8%
Contains more Potassium +764.6%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +713.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.7%
Contains more Selenium +357.1%

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 C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7724.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +852.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5940%
Contains more Folate +5566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2146% 0% 0% 22% 43% 738% 135% 96% 976% 128% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7724.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +852.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5940%
Contains more Folate +5566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +534.2%
Contains more Protein +835.6%
Contains more Fats +17511.1%
Contains more Carbs +1435.4%
Contains more Other +411.4%
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 g
Contains more Water +534.2%
Contains more Protein +835.6%
Contains more Fats +17511.1%
Contains more Carbs +1435.4%
Contains more Other +411.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Pasilla peppers Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 24.33g Pasilla peppers
Protein 1.32g 12.35g Pasilla peppers
Fats 0.09g 15.85g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 3.33g 51.13g Pasilla peppers
Calories 16kcal 345kcal Pasilla peppers
Sugar 1.15g Pasilla peppers
Fiber 2.2g 26.8g Pasilla peppers
Calcium 164mg 97mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 9.83mg Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 52mg 130mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 16mg 267mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 257mg 2222mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 21mg 89mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 1.4mg Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.052mg 0.423mg Pasilla peppers
Manganese 0.457mg 1.58mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 0.7µg 3.2µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 457IU 35760IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1788µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin C 9.3mg 6.4mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.172mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 3.197mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 7.175mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 1.591mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 4.228mg Pasilla peppers
Folate 3µg 170µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nopales Pasilla peppers
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
10%
Nopales
357%
Pasilla peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
122%
Pasilla peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.