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Chili pepper vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chili pepper and Yam

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Iron, while Yam has more Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 146% higher.
  • Yam contains 11 times less Sugar than Chili pepper. Chili pepper contains 5.3g of Sugar, while Yam contains 0.49g.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.

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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%
Yam
Yam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.2% 59% 20% 51% 5.5% 21% 1% 48% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +98.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg

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%
Yam
Yam
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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 40% 7.3% 6.8% 0% 24% 6.5% 10% 19% 53% 0% 5.8% 12% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1087.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +680.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +508.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Yam
Yam
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27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.9%

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
Yam
Yam
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31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +380%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%

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 Yam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Yam Opinion
Calories 40kcal 116kcal Yam
Protein 1.87g 1.49g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.14g Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 12.1mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 7.31g 23.58g Yam
Carbs 8.81g 27.48g Yam
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 14mg
Potassium 322mg 670mg Yam
Iron 1.03mg 0.52mg Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g 0.49g Yam
Fiber 1.5g 3.9g Yam
Copper 0.129mg 0.152mg Yam
Zinc 0.26mg 0.2mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 49mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 8mg Yam
Vitamin A 952IU 122IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A 48µg 6µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.34mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.028mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.552mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.228mg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 2.3µg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 16µg Chili pepper
Choline 10.9mg 16.2mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.029g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.005g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.06g Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.012mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.052mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.05mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.094mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.058mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.02mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.084mg 0.06mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.033mg Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Yam
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
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.