Chili pepper vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chili pepper and lentil different?
- Chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin K; however, lentil is richer in folate, iron, fiber, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili pepper is 158% higher.
- Chili pepper contains 119 times more vitamin A than lentil. While chili pepper contains 952IU of vitamin A, lentil contains only 8IU.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index (29) than chili pepper (45).
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +388.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +460% |
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 | +9480% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +527.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +723.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +687% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
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:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +382.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.5% |
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Other
~0.83g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 1.5mg | 158% |
| Folate | 23µg | 181µg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 3.33mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 7.9g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.178mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 180mg | 20% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 9.02g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.251mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.494mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 1.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.638mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.169mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 20.13g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 369mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 1.06mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
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
58%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.