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Chili pepper vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chili pepper and Potato

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato is higher in Potassium.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 149% more than Potato.
  • Chili pepper has 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Potato. While Chili pepper has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, Potato has only 1µg.
  • Potato has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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 Selenium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Copper - 0.118
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Copper - 0.118

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +9420%
Contains more Vitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin C +1396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +9420%
Contains more Vitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin C +1396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +21.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +238.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +54.7%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +238.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +54.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Potato Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 18.95g Potato
Protein 1.87g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.44g 0.13g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 21.15g Potato
Calories 40kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 5.3g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 14mg 15mg Potato
Iron 1.03mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 43mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 322mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 9mg 10mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.129mg 0.118mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 10IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.04mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 9.6mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.064mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.048mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.311mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 14µg 2µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.025mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.105mg 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.089mg 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.024mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.084mg 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.041mg 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.003g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.057g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.