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Pasta vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pasta and chili pepper

  • Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B12; however, chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 160% more than pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
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 ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1241.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg

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.
Pasta
4
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
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 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1388.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.201mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
3
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +175.4%
Contains more FatsFats +138.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +177.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 +416.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg 160%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.506mg 36%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.072mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Folate 64µg 23µg 10%
Potassium 24mg 322mg 9%
Protein 5.15g 1.87g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Vitamin A 6µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Calories 131kcal 40kcal 5%
Carbs 24.93g 8.81g 5%
Copper 0.093mg 0.129mg 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.26mg 3%
Phosphorus 63mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.244mg 2%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.187mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.239g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Fats 1.05g 0.44g 1%
Calcium 6mg 14mg 1%
Iron 1.14mg 1.03mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 5.3g N/A
Sodium 6mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.201mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.024g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.