Chili pepper vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chili pepper and sweet onion
- Sweet onion has less vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B2 than chili pepper.
- Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 154% more than sweet onion.
- Chili pepper has 952 times more vitamin A than sweet onion. While chili pepper has 952IU of vitamin A, sweet onion has only 1IU.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Onions, sweet, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +296.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2893.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +835.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +289.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +98.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.6% |
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Water
~91.24g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 4.8mg | 154% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.13mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.26mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 119mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.08g | 1% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 7.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 5.02g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Folate | 23µg | 23µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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)