Chili pepper vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chili pepper and gingerbread
- Chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, yet gingerbread is higher in selenium, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
- Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 160% more than gingerbread.
- Chili pepper contains 20 times more vitamin A than gingerbread. While chili pepper contains 952IU of vitamin A, gingerbread contains only 48IU.
- The amount of sodium in chili pepper is lower.
- The glycemic index of chili pepper is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +407.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +265.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3160% |
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 | +143600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.5% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +214.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3627.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +458.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.7% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29583.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1664% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 0.1mg | 160% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 16.3µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 4.216g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 16.4g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.19mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 2.88mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.683mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 4.122g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 7.124g | 18% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 356kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 49.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 70mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.162mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 14µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 1.738mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 439mg | 3% |
| Folate | 23µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
58%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.