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Chili pepper vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chili pepper and Molasses

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, however, Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 160% more than Molasses.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Molasses.

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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 Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.7%
Contains more Calcium +1364.3%
Contains more Iron +358.3%
Contains more Magnesium +952.2%
Contains more Potassium +354.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +277.5%
Contains more Manganese +718.2%
Contains more Selenium +3460%
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.7%
Contains more Calcium +1364.3%
Contains more Iron +358.3%
Contains more Magnesium +952.2%
Contains more Potassium +354.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +277.5%
Contains more Manganese +718.2%
Contains more Selenium +3460%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +302.5%
Contains more Carbs +748.2%
Contains more Other +283.7%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +302.5%
Contains more Carbs +748.2%
Contains more Other +283.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 1.87g 0g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.1g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 40kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 5.3g 74.72g Chili pepper
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 1.03mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 23mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 43mg 31mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 9mg 37mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.129mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.187mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.5µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.002mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.93mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 23µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 0µg 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 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.05g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
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)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.