Chili pepper vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chili pepper and pasta
- Chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and potassium; however, pasta is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B12.
- Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 160% more than pasta.
- Chili pepper has 48 times more vitamin A than pasta. While chili pepper has 952IU of vitamin A, pasta has only 20IU.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1241.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +178.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +183% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +416.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 0mg | 160% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.034mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Folate | 23µg | 64µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 40kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 24.93g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.224mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.14mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.