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Chili pepper vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and Dandelion greens?

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 637% higher.
  • Dandelion greens have 4 times less Vitamin C than Chili pepper. Chili pepper has 143.7mg of Vitamin C, while Dandelion greens have 35mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Dandelion greens, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
1
:
8
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +1235.7%
Contains more Iron +201%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +1235.7%
Contains more Iron +201%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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.
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
4
:
6
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Vitamin C +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5460%
Chili pepper
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%
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5460%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
1
:
4
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
2
:
1
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Chili pepper
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 5.7g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.44g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 8.81g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 40kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 5.3g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 1.5g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 14mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 1.03mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 23mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 43mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 322mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 9mg 76mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.129mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.187mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 952IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.69mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 143.7mg 35mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.806mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.251mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 14µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.17g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.014g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Dandelion greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
66%
Chili pepper
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.