Chili pepper vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chili pepper and Ginger
- Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin A, yet Ginger is higher in Copper.
- Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 154% more than Ginger.
- The amount of Sugar in Ginger is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +71.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2774% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +541.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 1.87g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.31g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 8.81g | 17.77g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 322mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 5.3g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 952IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 10.9mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.03mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
61%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)