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Chili pepper vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chili pepper and Melon

  • Melon has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 135% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Melons, casaba, 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 +27.3%
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +760%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +434.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Sodium - 9
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +760%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +434.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Sodium - 9

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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1280%
Contains more Vitamin C +559.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +460%
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% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1280%
Contains more Vitamin C +559.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +460%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Contains more Other +138.9%
Equal in Water - 91.85
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Contains more Other +138.9%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Melon Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 5.68g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 1.11g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.1g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 6.58g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 28kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g 5.69g Chili pepper
Fiber 1.5g 0.9g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 11mg Chili pepper
Iron 1.03mg 0.34mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 5mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 182mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 0.26mg 0.07mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.06mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.035mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.05mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 21.8mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.015mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.031mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.232mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.163mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 8µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 2.5µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.002g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.039g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.