Chili pepper vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chili pepper and Spirulina
- Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium, yet Spirulina is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 159% more than Spirulina.
- Chili pepper contains 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Spirulina. While Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, Spirulina contains only 0.034mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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.
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Calcium
+16.7%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+290.9%
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Potassium
+153.5%
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Sodium
-90.8%
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Zinc
+30%
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Iron
+170.9%
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Copper
+362.8%
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Selenium
+40%
Equal in Manganese - 0.186
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Calcium
+16.7%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+290.9%
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Potassium
+153.5%
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Sodium
-90.8%
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Zinc
+30%
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Iron
+170.9%
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Copper
+362.8%
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Selenium
+40%
Equal in Manganese - 0.186
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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Vitamin A
+1600%
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Vitamin E
+40.8%
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Vitamin C
+15866.7%
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Vitamin B6
+1388.2%
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Folate
+155.6%
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Vitamin K
+460%
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Vitamin B1
+208.3%
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Vitamin B2
+297.7%
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Vitamin B5
+61.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.196
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Vitamin A
+1600%
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Vitamin E
+40.8%
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Vitamin C
+15866.7%
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Vitamin B6
+1388.2%
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Folate
+155.6%
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Vitamin K
+460%
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Vitamin B1
+208.3%
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Vitamin B2
+297.7%
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Vitamin B5
+61.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.196
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+12.8%
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Carbs
+264%
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+43.3%
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Protein
+216.6%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
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0.86 g
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
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0.6 g
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Fats
+12.8%
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Carbs
+264%
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+43.3%
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Protein
+216.6%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+125.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.239 g
Saturated Fat:
0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.106 g
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Saturated Fat
-68.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+125.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.7%
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.31g | 2.02g |
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| Protein | 1.87g | 5.92g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 8.81g | 2.42g |
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| Calories | 40kcal | 26kcal |
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| Sugar | 5.3g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.4g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 2.79mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 322mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 98mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.597mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 952IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 48µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.342mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 1.196mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.112mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.135g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.106g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
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.