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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 from 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.
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
3
:
7
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Potassium +261.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Zinc +373.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +261.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Zinc +373.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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.
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
5
:
5
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin A +720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4690%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25200%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
Chili pepper
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%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4690%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25200%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
2
:
3
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Other +668.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Seaweed
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 Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Other +668.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
2
:
1
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.3%
Chili pepper
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 1.87g 1.68g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 8.81g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 40kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 5.3g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.03mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 23mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 43mg 42mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 89mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 233mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.129mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.187mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 952IU 116IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 6µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 143.7mg 3mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.05mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.47mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.002mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 14µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.074mg 0.055mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.105mg 0.083mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.082mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.043mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.247g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.047g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Seaweed
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
36%
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.