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Chili pepper vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chili pepper and Salsa?

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Salsa is richer in Iron.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 155% more.
  • Salsa contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, while Salsa contains 0.149mg.
  • Chili pepper has less Sodium.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this article.

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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 Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Iron +117.5%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Iron +117.5%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3492.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.6%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3492.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.6%
Contains more Folate +21.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +86%
Equal in Water - 89.7
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +86%
Equal in Water - 89.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 5.6g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 1.5g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.2g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 7g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 36kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Salsa
Fiber 1.5g 1.4g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 12mg Chili pepper
Iron 1.03mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 30mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 270mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 430mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.17mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.096mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 550IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 28µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 4mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.05mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.03mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.08mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.149mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 19µg 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 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.016g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.107g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
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

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.