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Chili pepper vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chili pepper and Porridge

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 160% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, 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 Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +1912.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +521.4%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +460%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +1912.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +521.4%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +460%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3792.3%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13900%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3792.3%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Other +290.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Equal in Water - 87.61
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Other +290.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Equal in Water - 87.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 1.87g 1.44g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.21g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 40kcal 50kcal Porridge
Sugar 5.3g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 1.5g 0.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 1.03mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 23mg 5mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 15mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 16mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.26mg 0.13mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.04mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.02mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.055mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.025mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.52mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.071mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.013mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 12µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 0.1µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.02mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.045mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.063mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.089mg 0.037mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.084mg 0.07mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.033mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.114g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.