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Chili pepper vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chili pepper and Brown sugar

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Brown sugar is higher in Calcium.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 160% more than Brown sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Sugars, brown.

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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 Iron +45.1%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +975%
Contains more Potassium +142.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.2%
Contains more Calcium +492.9%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +975%
Contains more Potassium +142.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.2%
Contains more Calcium +492.9%
Contains more Selenium +140%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1134.1%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1134.1%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1458.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6468.7%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Carbs +1013.4%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +1458.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6468.7%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Carbs +1013.4%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 1.87g 0.12g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 40kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 5.3g 97.02g Chili pepper
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 1.03mg 0.71mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 4mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 133mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 28mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.03mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.047mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.064mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.11mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.132mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 1µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 0µg Chili pepper
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 0.042g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Brown sugar
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
66%
Chili pepper
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 91.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.