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Chili pepper vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and Purslane?

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 136% higher.
  • Purslane has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Chili pepper. Chili pepper has 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, while Purslane has 0.073mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Purslane, 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.
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Calcium +364.3%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
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 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Calcium +364.3%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44

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 C +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +593.2%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%
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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +593.2%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Water - 92.86
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Water - 92.86

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 3.39g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.44g 0.36g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 3.39g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 20kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Purslane
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 1.03mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 23mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 43mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 322mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 9mg 45mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.17mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.113mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 952IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 21mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.047mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.48mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.036mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.073mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 12µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.