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Chili pepper vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chili pepper and cocoa solids

  • Chili pepper is richer in vitamin C, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 407% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than chili pepper.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2069.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +373.3%
Contains more IronIron +1245.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2836.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2519.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1607%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1951.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2760%

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +590%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2834%
Contains more ProteinProtein +948.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3013.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +557.2%
Contains more OtherOther +574.4%

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 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18941.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.129mg 3.788mg 407%
Iron 1.03mg 13.86mg 160%
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg 160%
Manganese 0.187mg 3.837mg 159%
Fiber 1.5g 37g 142%
Magnesium 23mg 499mg 113%
Phosphorus 43mg 734mg 99%
Zinc 0.26mg 6.81mg 60%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Saturated fat 0.042g 8.07g 36%
Protein 1.87g 19.6g 35%
Potassium 322mg 1524mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.118mg 30%
Selenium 0.5µg 14.3µg 25%
Fats 0.44g 13.7g 20%
Carbs 8.81g 57.9g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.241mg 12%
Calcium 14mg 128mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 4.57g 11%
Vitamin K 14µg 2.5µg 10%
Calories 40kcal 228kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 2.185mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.1mg 4%
Folate 23µg 32µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.44g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.078mg 1%
Sodium 9mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.254mg 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 1.75g N/A
Choline 10.9mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.