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Chili pepper vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chili pepper and Fajita

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Copper, however, Fajita has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 160% more.
  • Chili pepper has 70 times more Vitamin K than Fajita. Chili pepper has 14µg of Vitamin K, while Fajita has 0.2µg.
  • Chili pepper is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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 Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +544.2%
Contains more Zinc +426.9%
Contains more Selenium +3240%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +544.2%
Contains more Zinc +426.9%
Contains more Selenium +3240%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin K +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin K +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +295.1%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +892.5%
Contains more Fats +1202.3%
Contains more Other +234.9%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Carbs +295.1%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +892.5%
Contains more Fats +1202.3%
Contains more Other +234.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9620.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.6%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9620.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 2.23g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 0.44g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 8.81g 2.23g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 135kcal Fajita
Sugar 5.3g 0g Fajita
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 13mg Chili pepper
Iron 1.03mg 0.99mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 322mg 284mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 799mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.129mg 0.03mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.066mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.22mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.387mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 4µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 14µg 0.2µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.074mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.105mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.089mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.024mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.084mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.041mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 1.596g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.554g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.