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Chili pepper vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chili pepper and mixed nuts?

  • Chili pepper is richer in vitamin C, while mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 159% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index (45) than mixed nuts (24).

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +895.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +735.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.3%
Contains more IronIron +153.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1192.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +960.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6680%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28640%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +467.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +260.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +377.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +4131.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +971.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12161.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.9%
Contains more OtherOther +234.9%

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% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6013.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0.5mg 159%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 14.612g 96%
Copper 0.129mg 0.907mg 86%
Fats 0.44g 53.95g 82%
Manganese 0.187mg 2.04mg 81%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 28.488g 71%
Selenium 0.5µg 33.9µg 61%
Phosphorus 43mg 456mg 59%
Magnesium 23mg 229mg 49%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 7.82mg 48%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 7.709mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.042g 8.711g 39%
Protein 1.87g 20.04g 36%
Calories 40kcal 607kcal 28%
Zinc 0.26mg 3.36mg 28%
Fiber 1.5g 7g 22%
Iron 1.03mg 2.61mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 1.14mg 19%
Folate 23µg 83µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.352mg 12%
Calcium 14mg 117mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.189mg 10%
Potassium 322mg 632mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.196mg 8%
Choline 10.9mg 52mg 7%
Vitamin K 14µg 5.7µg 7%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 8.81g 21.05g 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Net carbs 7.31g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 9mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
58%
Chili pepper
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.