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Chili pepper vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chili pepper and peanuts?

  • Chili pepper is richer in vitamin C, while peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index (45) than peanuts (13).

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Peanuts, all types, raw 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +630.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.9%
Contains more IronIron +344.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +786.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1157.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +774.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +934.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1340%

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%
Peanut
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +779.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +943.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%
~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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1254.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1279.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11090.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.1%
Contains more OtherOther +170.9%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6409.6%

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 Peanut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Peanut DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg 160%
Copper 0.129mg 1.144mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 15.558g 102%
Manganese 0.187mg 1.934mg 76%
Fats 0.44g 49.24g 75%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 12.066mg 68%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 24.426g 61%
Folate 23µg 240µg 54%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 8.33mg 51%
Protein 1.87g 25.8g 48%
Phosphorus 43mg 376mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.64mg 47%
Iron 1.03mg 4.58mg 44%
Magnesium 23mg 168mg 35%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 1.767mg 31%
Fiber 1.5g 8.5g 28%
Saturated fat 0.042g 6.279g 28%
Zinc 0.26mg 3.27mg 27%
Calories 40kcal 567kcal 26%
Selenium 0.5µg 7.2µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.348mg 12%
Vitamin K 14µg 0µg 12%
Potassium 322mg 705mg 11%
Choline 10.9mg 52.5mg 8%
Calcium 14mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.135mg 4%
Carbs 8.81g 16.13g 2%
Net carbs 7.31g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 4.72g N/A
Sodium 9mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.237g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.