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Chili pepper vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chili pepper and nougat

  • Chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, and iron, yet nougat is higher in vitamin E, fiber, and manganese.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 159% more than nougat.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chili pepper is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nougat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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%
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.7%
Contains more IronIron +74.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +420%
~equal in Copper ~0.134mg

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%
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2430%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +3994%
Contains more OtherOther +87%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +279.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +948.7%

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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

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 Nougat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Nougat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0.3mg 159%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.02mg 37%
Carbs 8.81g 92.39g 28%
Calories 40kcal 398kcal 18%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 2.77mg 14%
Vitamin K 14µg 0µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.042g 1.667g 7%
Fiber 1.5g 3.3g 7%
Potassium 322mg 105mg 6%
Iron 1.03mg 0.59mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Folate 23µg 5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.478mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.148mg 5%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.304mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.013mg 5%
Selenium 0.5µg 2.6µg 4%
Protein 1.87g 3.33g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.06mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 32mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0g 2%
Fats 0.44g 1.67g 2%
Phosphorus 43mg 55mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 32mg 2%
Sodium 9mg 33mg 1%
Choline 10.9mg 5.1mg 1%
Copper 0.129mg 0.134mg 1%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.42mg 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 44.97g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.625g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.