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Chili pepper vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and Vine spinach (basella)?

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Chili pepper. Chili pepper has 1.244mg of Vitamin B3, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.5mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw types in this comparison.

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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 Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +678.6%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +678.6%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +60%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +740.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +740.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.1%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.1%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1

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 Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 3.4g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 1.8g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.3g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 3.4g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 19kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.03mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 23mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 43mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 322mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 9mg 24mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.129mg 0.107mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 952IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 102mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.05mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.5mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.053mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.24mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.074mg 0.055mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.053mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.101mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.019mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.084mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.039mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
66%
Chili pepper
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
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)

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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.