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Chili pepper vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chili pepper and Salmon raw

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, yet Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 160% more than Salmon raw.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1068.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +365.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7200%

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% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
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 0% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2280%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +727.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~25µg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +961%
Contains more FatsFats +1340.9%
Contains more OtherOther +518.6%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8662.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +962.3%

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 raw
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 Salmon raw Opinion
Calories 40kcal 142kcal Salmon raw
Protein 1.87g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 0.44g 6.34g Salmon raw
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 7.31g 0g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 0g Chili pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Salmon raw
Calcium 14mg 12mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 490mg Salmon raw
Iron 1.03mg 0.8mg Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Salmon raw
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.26mg 0.64mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 43mg 200mg Salmon raw
Sodium 9mg 44mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 40IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A 48µg 12µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.016mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 25µg Salmon raw
Choline 10.9mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.981g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 2.539g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.074mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 0.105mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.089mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.024mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.084mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.041mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Salmon raw
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
61%
Chili pepper
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.