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Chili pepper vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chili pepper and Longan

  • Longan contains less Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Manganese than Chili pepper.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 66% higher.
  • Longan contains 8 times less Iron than Chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 1.03mg of Iron, while Longan contains 0.13mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Longans, 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 Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +692.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Manganese +259.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +692.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Manganese +259.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +31%

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.
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Longan
Contains more Vitamin C +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Equal in Water - 82.75
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Equal in Water - 82.75

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 Longan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Longan Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 14.04g Longan
Protein 1.87g 1.31g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.1g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 15.14g Longan
Calories 40kcal 60kcal Longan
Sugar 5.3g Longan
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 1mg Chili pepper
Iron 1.03mg 0.13mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 21mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 266mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.26mg 0.05mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.187mg 0.052mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 84mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.031mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.3mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.034mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.054mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.046mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.013mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.03mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.058mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.012mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Longan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
66%
Chili pepper
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)

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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.