Chili pepper vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chili pepper and potatoes
- Potatoes contain less vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin K than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 138% higher.
- Potatoes contain 476 times less vitamin A than chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 952IU of vitamin A, while potatoes contain 2IU.
- The amount of sugar in potatoes is lower.
- Chili pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +629.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +388.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.05g
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Water
~79.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +469% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 19.7mg | 138% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.298mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 2µg | 10% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 425mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 17.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 23µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 1.061mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 2.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 12.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.