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Chili pepper vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chili pepper and port Salut

  • Chili pepper has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, port Salut is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 160% more than port Salut.
  • Chili pepper has 10 times more vitamin B6 than port Salut. While chili pepper has 0.506mg of vitamin B6, port Salut has only 0.053mg.
  • Chili pepper has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of chili pepper is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Cheese, port de salut.

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.8%
Contains more IronIron +139.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +486.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4542.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +737.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1973.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +854.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +483.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.21mg

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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1445.6%
Contains more WaterWater +93.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1171.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6309.1%
Contains more OtherOther +132.6%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38808.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Port Salut DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg 160%
Saturated fat 0.042g 16.691g 76%
Calcium 14mg 650mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 43mg 360mg 45%
Protein 1.87g 23.78g 44%
Fats 0.44g 28.2g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.053mg 35%
Vitamin A 48µg 315µg 30%
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 9.338g 23%
Sodium 9mg 534mg 23%
Zinc 0.26mg 2.6mg 21%
Calories 40kcal 352kcal 16%
Copper 0.129mg 0.022mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.24mg 12%
Vitamin K 14µg 2.4µg 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.43mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.011mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.06mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Potassium 322mg 136mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.014mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.729g 3%
Carbs 8.81g 0.57g 3%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Choline 10.9mg 15.4mg 1%
Folate 23µg 18µg 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 0.57g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 5.3g 0.57g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Port Salut
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
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.649g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.