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Chili pepper vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and Salmon?

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, while Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Choline.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 156% higher.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +1068.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +486%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +8180%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +1068.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +486%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +8180%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3783.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +13900%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +47.8%
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 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3783.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +13900%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Protein +1081.8%
Contains more Fats +2706.8%
Equal in Other - 0.8
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Protein +1081.8%
Contains more Fats +2706.8%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17320.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1805%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17320.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1805%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 0g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 0.44g 12.35g Salmon
Carbs 8.81g 0g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 206kcal Salmon
Sugar 5.3g 0g Salmon
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 15mg Salmon
Iron 1.03mg 0.34mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Salmon
Phosphorus 43mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 322mg 384mg Salmon
Sodium 9mg 61mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.43mg Salmon
Copper 0.129mg 0.049mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.016mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 952IU 230IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 143.7mg 3.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 23µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 14µg 0.1µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.074mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 0.105mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 0.089mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.024mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.084mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.041mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 2.397g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Salmon
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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $12.6)

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.