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Chili pepper vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chili pepper and meatball

  • Chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, while meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, and choline.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in chili pepper is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball 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 Meatballs, meatless.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +109.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +592.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
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.
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%
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +239.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +711%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1023%
Contains more FatsFats +1945.5%
Contains more OtherOther +365.1%
~equal in Carbs ~8g

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9016.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1852.3%

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 Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg 160%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.938mg 72%
Copper 0.129mg 0.706mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 43mg 344mg 43%
Protein 1.87g 21g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 4.666g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.2mg 24%
Sodium 9mg 550mg 24%
Zinc 0.26mg 1.8mg 14%
Iron 1.03mg 2.16mg 14%
Folate 23µg 78µg 14%
Choline 10.9mg 88.4mg 14%
Fats 0.44g 9g 13%
Fiber 1.5g 4.6g 12%
Vitamin K 14µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.213mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 2.5mg 8%
Calories 40kcal 197kcal 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.73mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.042g 1.425g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.5mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 2.188g 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 322mg 180mg 4%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 25mg 1%
Carbs 8.81g 8g 0%
Net carbs 7.31g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 1.25g 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 Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.