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Chili pepper vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chili pepper and Maitake mushrooms

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Maitake mushrooms has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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 +243.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +216.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.5%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Selenium +340%
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% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +243.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +216.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.5%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Selenium +340%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +803.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Equal in Folate - 21
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% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +803.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Equal in Folate - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.94
Equal in Water - 90.37
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.94
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 4.27g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.44g 0.19g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 6.97g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 31kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g 2.07g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 14mg 1mg Chili pepper
Iron 1.03mg 0.3mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 322mg 204mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.26mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.129mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.187mg 0.059mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.01mg Chili pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.056mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 21µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 0µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.074mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.055mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.08mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.024mg 0.015mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.06mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.041mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.09g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chili pepper Maitake mushrooms
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
66%
Chili pepper
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.