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Chili pepper vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chili pepper and pecan

  • Chili pepper has more vitamin C and vitamin B6, while pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 188% higher.
  • Pecan contains 131 times less vitamin C than chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 143.7mg of vitamin C, while pecan contains 1.1mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chili pepper is lower.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of chili pepper is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +145.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +830.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1642.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2306.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +660%

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%
Pecan
5
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12963.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +329.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +271.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.167mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~22µg

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
Pecan
4
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +2400.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +390.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16256.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.3%
Contains more OtherOther +72.1%

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
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169904.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8943.5%

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 Pecan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.187mg 4.5mg 188%
Vitamin C 143.7mg 1.1mg 158%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 21.614g 143%
Copper 0.129mg 1.2mg 119%
Fats 0.44g 71.97g 110%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 40.801g 102%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.66mg 49%
Zinc 0.26mg 4.53mg 39%
Phosphorus 43mg 277mg 33%
Calories 40kcal 691kcal 33%
Fiber 1.5g 9.6g 32%
Saturated fat 0.042g 6.18g 28%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.21mg 23%
Iron 1.03mg 2.53mg 19%
Protein 1.87g 9.17g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.863mg 13%
Vitamin K 14µg 3.5µg 9%
Selenium 0.5µg 3.8µg 6%
Calcium 14mg 70mg 6%
Choline 10.9mg 40.5mg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.13mg 3%
Potassium 322mg 410mg 3%
Carbs 8.81g 13.86g 2%
Net carbs 7.31g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Sodium 9mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.167mg 0%
Folate 23µg 22µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.