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Chili pepper vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chili pepper and Cod

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Copper, yet Cod is richer in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Cod is 3056% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 144 times more Vitamin C than Cod. Chili pepper contains 143.7mg of Vitamin C, while Cod contains 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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 Iron +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +360.7%
Contains more Manganese +1146.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +6520%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Contains more Iron +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +360.7%
Contains more Manganese +1146.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +6520%

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.
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Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +2280%
Contains more Vitamin C +14270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76019.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.64
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.076
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2280%
Contains more Vitamin C +14270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76019.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.64
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +186.7%
Contains more Protein +852.4%
Contains more Fats +52.3%
Equal in Water - 81.22
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +186.7%
Contains more Protein +852.4%
Contains more Fats +52.3%
Equal in Water - 81.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.231
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.231

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Cod Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 0g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 17.81g Cod
Fats 0.44g 0.67g Cod
Carbs 8.81g 0g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 82kcal Cod
Sugar 5.3g 0g Cod
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 16mg Cod
Iron 1.03mg 0.38mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Cod
Phosphorus 43mg 203mg Cod
Potassium 322mg 413mg Cod
Sodium 9mg 54mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.45mg Cod
Copper 0.129mg 0.028mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.015mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 33.1µg Cod
Vitamin A 952IU 40IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 12µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.64mg Chili pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 143.7mg 1mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.076mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 2.063mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.245mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 7µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Cod
Vitamin K 14µg 0.1µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.074mg 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 0.105mg 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 0.089mg 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.024mg 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.084mg 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.041mg 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.131g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.094g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.231g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
790%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.