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Chili pepper vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chili pepper and pistachios

  • Chili pepper has more vitamin C; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 153% more than pistachios.
  • Chili pepper contains less saturated fat.
  • Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.3%
Contains more IronIron +280.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +907.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +746.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1039.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +541.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2466.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.3mg
~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% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1914.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +978.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.4%
Contains more OtherOther +246.5%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96804.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5916.7%

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 Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 5.6mg 153%
Copper 0.129mg 1.3mg 130%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 14.38g 94%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 1.7mg 92%
Fats 0.44g 45.32g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.87mg 67%
Phosphorus 43mg 490mg 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 23.257g 58%
Manganese 0.187mg 1.2mg 44%
Protein 1.87g 20.16g 37%
Iron 1.03mg 3.92mg 36%
Fiber 1.5g 10.6g 36%
Saturated fat 0.042g 5.907g 27%
Calories 40kcal 560kcal 26%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Potassium 322mg 1025mg 21%
Zinc 0.26mg 2.2mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 2.86mg 14%
Selenium 0.5µg 7µg 12%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Calcium 14mg 105mg 9%
Folate 23µg 51µg 7%
Carbs 8.81g 27.17g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.52mg 6%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 48µg 26µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 9mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.