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Chili pepper vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chili pepper and Pea

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Pea is richer in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin K, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3056% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 10 times more Vitamin C than Pea. Chili pepper contains 143.7mg of Vitamin C, while Pea contains 14.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +357.7%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +280%
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 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +357.7%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +280%

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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Pea
Contains more Vitamin A +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +912%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76019.4%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +85%
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 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +912%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76019.4%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +85%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +186.6%
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Equal in Other - 0.92
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +186.6%
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Pea Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 10.13g Pea
Protein 1.87g 5.36g Pea
Fats 0.44g 0.22g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 15.63g Pea
Calories 40kcal 84kcal Pea
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 5.3g 5.93g Chili pepper
Fiber 1.5g 5.5g Pea
Calcium 14mg 27mg Pea
Iron 1.03mg 1.54mg Pea
Magnesium 23mg 39mg Pea
Phosphorus 43mg 117mg Pea
Potassium 322mg 271mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 3mg Pea
Zinc 0.26mg 1.19mg Pea
Copper 0.129mg 0.173mg Pea
Manganese 0.187mg 0.525mg Pea
Selenium 0.5µg 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin A 952IU 801IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 40µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.14mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 14.2mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.149mg Pea
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.216mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 63µg Pea
Vitamin K 14µg 25.9µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.074mg 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.105mg 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.089mg 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.024mg 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.084mg 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.041mg 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.039g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.019g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.102g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Pea
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
798%
Pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
34%
Pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea
Pea is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.