Chili pepper vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chili pepper and mashed potato different?
- Chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, mashed potato is richer in polyunsaturated fat.
- Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 160% more than mashed potato.
- Chili pepper has 6 times more vitamin B2 than mashed potato. Chili pepper has 0.086mg of vitamin B2, while mashed potato has 0.015mg.
- Chili pepper contains less sodium.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of chili pepper is 45.
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed types were 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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +473.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +137.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.9% |
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:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.5% |
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Water
~79.62g
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
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +461.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 0mg | 160% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.12mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.035mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.31mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 5.9µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 1.342g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.577g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 14.65g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 1.08mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 286mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 1.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 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.