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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 A, vitamin K, and copper, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for 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.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than chili pepper.

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.
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%
Cod
Cod
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more IronIron +171.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +360.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1146.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
Cod
Cod
5
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14270%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13900%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76019.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +498.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.076mg

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
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +186.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +852.4%
Contains more FatsFats +52.3%
~equal in Water ~81.22g

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
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +291.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.231g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 153mg 3056%
Vitamin C 143.7mg 1mg 159%
Selenium 0.5µg 33.1µg 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Protein 1.87g 17.81g 32%
Phosphorus 43mg 203mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.245mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin K 14µg 0.1µg 12%
Copper 0.129mg 0.028mg 11%
Choline 10.9mg 65.2mg 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.38mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.015mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 2.063mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 12µg 4%
Folate 23µg 7µg 4%
Potassium 322mg 413mg 3%
Carbs 8.81g 0g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.065mg 2%
Calories 40kcal 82kcal 2%
Sodium 9mg 54mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 32mg 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.45mg 2%
Fats 0.44g 0.67g 0%
Net carbs 7.31g 0g N/A
Calcium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 5.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.64mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.076mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.131g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 0.094g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.231g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
58%
Chili pepper
731%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
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.