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Chili pepper vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chili pepper and barbecue chicken

  • Chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 160% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken has 14 times less vitamin A than chili pepper. Chili pepper has 952IU of vitamin A, while barbecue chicken has 67IU.
  • Chili pepper contains less sodium.
  • Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3640%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +584.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +407%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +360.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +477.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7241.7%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1103.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3327.3%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26758.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +752.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg 160%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Protein 1.87g 22.51g 41%
Selenium 0.5µg 22µg 39%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 5.732mg 28%
Phosphorus 43mg 218mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.191mg 24%
Fats 0.44g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0.042g 3.927g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 6.446g 16%
Sodium 9mg 335mg 14%
Zinc 0.26mg 1.78mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 2.038g 12%
Vitamin K 14µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.227mg 11%
Choline 10.9mg 62.9mg 9%
Calories 40kcal 226kcal 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.005mg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.077mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Folate 23µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin A 48µg 20µg 3%
Carbs 8.81g 0.12g 3%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.46mg 2%
Potassium 322mg 255mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.152mg 1%
Iron 1.03mg 0.95mg 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 0.12g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 5.3g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Barbecue chicken
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
58%
Chili pepper
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.885g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.