Chili pepper vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chili pepper and Tomato paste
- Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 135% more than Tomato paste.
- Chili pepper contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Tomato paste. While Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, Tomato paste contains only 0.216mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -84.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +960% |
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 | +556.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +523.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +253.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +225.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +179.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 82kcal |
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| Protein | 1.87g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.47g |
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 21.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.31g | 14.81g |
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| Carbs | 8.81g | 18.91g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 322mg | 1014mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 5.3g | 12.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.365mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.63mg |
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| Starch | 0.22g |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 83mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 952IU | 1525IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 4.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.302mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 5.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 3.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14µg | 11.4µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 10.9mg | 38.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.067g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.089mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.124mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.088mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 5.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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.