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Chili pepper vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chili pepper and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 160% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Chili pepper has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Cheddar Cheese. Chili pepper has 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.066mg.
  • Chili pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Cheese, cheddar types were used 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
5
:
5
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +635.7%
Contains more Potassium +323.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +592.6%
Contains more Calcium +4971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +958.1%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Selenium +5600%
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +635.7%
Contains more Potassium +323.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +592.6%
Contains more Calcium +4971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +958.1%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Selenium +5600%

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
5
:
7
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2008.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.71
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2008.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Water +137.8%
Contains more Protein +1123%
Contains more Fats +7470.5%
Contains more Other +331.4%
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
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Water +137.8%
Contains more Protein +1123%
Contains more Fats +7470.5%
Contains more Other +331.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38425%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.6%
Chili pepper
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38425%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.6%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 3.09g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 0.44g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 8.81g 3.09g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 5.3g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 1.03mg 0.14mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 43mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 322mg 76mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 653mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.129mg 0.03mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.027mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 952IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.029mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.059mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.066mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 14µg 2.4µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.074mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.105mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.089mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.024mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.084mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.041mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Chili pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 18.867g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.