Chili pepper vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chili pepper and chinook salmon different?
- Chili pepper is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili pepper is 155% higher.
- Chili pepper contains 2 times more vitamin A than chinook salmon. While chili pepper contains 952IU of vitamin A, chinook salmon contains only 496IU.
- Chili pepper has less saturated fat.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than chili pepper (45).
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
Contains more IronIron | +13.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +143.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +884.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +430.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +115.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +762.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9260% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3404.9% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +210.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +707.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 4.1mg | 155% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 46.8µg | 84% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 10.045mg | 55% |
Protein | 1.87g | 25.72g | 48% |
Phosphorus | 43mg | 371mg | 47% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 122mg | 24% |
Fats | 0.44g | 13.38g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 2.662g | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 5.742g | 14% |
Saturated fat | 0.042g | 3.214g | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.865mg | 13% |
Vitamin K | 14µg | 12% | |
Vitamin A | 48µg | 149µg | 11% |
Calories | 40kcal | 231kcal | 10% |
Copper | 0.129mg | 0.053mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.019mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
Potassium | 322mg | 505mg | 5% |
Carbs | 8.81g | 0g | 3% |
Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.462mg | 3% |
Folate | 23µg | 35µg | 3% |
Sodium | 9mg | 60mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
Iron | 1.03mg | 0.91mg | 2% |
Choline | 10.9mg | 2% | |
Calcium | 14mg | 28mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.31g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.3g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.074mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.105mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.089mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.084mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-118.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1275.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2940.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23825% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1013.8% |