Chili pepper vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chili pepper and Tomato different?
- Tomato contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K than Chili pepper.
- Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 144% more than Tomato.
- Chili pepper has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Tomato. Chili pepper has 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, while Tomato has 0.08mg.
- Tomato contains less Sugar.
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types were used in this article.
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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 | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
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 | +948.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +532.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +77.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.7% |
~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:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.6% |
~equal in
Water
~94.52g
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
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 1.87g | 0.88g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 13.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.31g | 2.69g |
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| Carbs | 8.81g | 3.89g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 322mg | 237mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 5.3g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.059mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 952IU | 833IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.114mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 0.594mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14µg | 7.9µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 10.9mg | 6.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.083g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.027mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.018mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 1.37g |
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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
61%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)