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Chili pepper vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chili pepper and seaweed

  • Chili pepper is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili pepper is 156% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 253 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • Chili pepper contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +176.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +373.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Copper ~0.13mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~42mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4690%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +371.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +682.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +668.6%
~equal in Carbs ~9.57g
~equal in Water ~81.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +408.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +308.3%

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 Seaweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 3mg 156%
Vitamin K 14µg 66µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.002mg 39%
Folate 23µg 180µg 39%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Iron 1.03mg 2.85mg 23%
Calcium 14mg 168mg 15%
Sodium 9mg 233mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.642mg 9%
Zinc 0.26mg 1.23mg 9%
Potassium 322mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin A 48µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.47mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.15mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.05mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g 1%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.247g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.047g 1%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.87mg 1%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.2mg 1%
Calories 40kcal 43kcal 0%
Protein 1.87g 1.68g 0%
Fats 0.44g 0.56g 0%
Carbs 8.81g 9.57g 0%
Net carbs 7.31g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 0.6g N/A
Copper 0.129mg 0.13mg 0%
Phosphorus 43mg 42mg 0%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 0%
Choline 10.9mg 12.8mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 0.098g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Seaweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
58%
Chili pepper
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.