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Chili pepper vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chili pepper and jerky

  • Chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, while jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and folate.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in chili pepper is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of chili pepper is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.4%
Contains more IronIron +426.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +76%
Contains more ZincZinc +3019.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +846.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2040%

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% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Jerky
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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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +482.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +900.9%

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +276.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1675.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5718.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more OtherOther +695.3%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47004.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323%

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 Jerky
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg 160%
Sodium 9mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.26mg 8.11mg 71%
Protein 1.87g 33.2g 63%
Iron 1.03mg 5.42mg 55%
Phosphorus 43mg 407mg 52%
Saturated fat 0.042g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.44g 25.6g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 11.305g 28%
Folate 23µg 134µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.179mg 25%
Calories 40kcal 410kcal 19%
Selenium 0.5µg 10.7µg 19%
Choline 10.9mg 109.1mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Copper 0.129mg 0.227mg 11%
Vitamin K 14µg 2.3µg 10%
Potassium 322mg 597mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.154mg 7%
Magnesium 23mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 1.011g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.142mg 4%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.732mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 14mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.163mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g 1%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.49mg 1%
Carbs 8.81g 11g 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
58%
Chili pepper
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.