Chili pepper vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and Zucchini?
- Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K than Zucchini.
- Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 140% higher.
- Zucchini has 6 times less Vitamin E than Chili pepper. Chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E, while Zucchini has 0.12mg.
- Zucchini is lower in Sugar.
We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| 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 | +702.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +376% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +225.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.7% |
~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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +183.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
~equal in
Water
~94.79g
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
0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +118.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 1.87g | 1.21g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 17.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.31g | 2.11g |
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| Carbs | 8.81g | 3.11g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 322mg | 261mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.37mg |
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| Sugar | 5.3g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 38mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 952IU | 200IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.177mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 0.451mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14µg | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 24µg |
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| Choline | 10.9mg | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.084g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.024g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.091g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.054mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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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%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
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)