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Chili pepper vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chili pepper and Sun-dried tomato

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 47% more than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Chili pepper contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sun-dried tomato. While Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, Sun-dried tomato contains only 0.319mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +386%
Contains more IronIron +160.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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% 57% 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 339% 77% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +63.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.8%
Contains more OtherOther +330.2%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35995.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +761.9%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Calories 40kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 1.87g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 0.44g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 143.7mg 101.8mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 7.31g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 8.81g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 23mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 14mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 322mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 1.03mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 5.3g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.129mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.26mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 43mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 9mg 266mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 0.5µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.319mg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 23µg
Choline 10.9mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 1.893g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.074mg 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.105mg 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.089mg 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.024mg 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.084mg 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.041mg 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Sun-dried tomato
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
61%
Chili pepper
57%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.