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Chili pepper vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chili pepper and Brussels sprout?

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 136% more.
  • Brussels sprout contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, while Brussels sprout contains 0.219mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this article.

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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.
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
2
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +80.2%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Manganese +80.2%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
4
:
6
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1164.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Chili pepper
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1164.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
2
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63916.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.023
Chili pepper
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63916.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.023

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 Brussels sprout
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 5.15g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.44g 0.3g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 40kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 5.3g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1.5g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 14mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.03mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 43mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 322mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 9mg 25mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.129mg 0.07mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.5µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 952IU 754IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 38µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 143.7mg 85mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.745mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.219mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 14µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.074mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.105mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.089mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.024mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.084mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.041mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.062g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.023g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.