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Chili Pepper vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chili Pepper and bell peppers

  • The amount of vitamin C, copper, iron, and vitamin K in chili Pepper is higher than in bell peppers.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 180% more than bell peppers.
  • Chili Pepper contain 4 times more iron than bell peppers. While chili Pepper contain 1.2mg of iron, bell peppers contain only 0.34mg.
  • The amount of sugar in bell peppers is lower.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10, while the glycemic index of bell peppers is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.3%
Contains more IronIron +252.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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.
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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
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 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
~equal in Water ~93.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%

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 Bell pepper
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 242.5mg 80.4mg 180%
Copper 0.174mg 0.066mg 12%
Iron 1.2mg 0.34mg 11%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 7.4µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.028mg 5%
Manganese 0.237mg 0.122mg 5%
Vitamin A 59µg 18µg 5%
Potassium 340mg 175mg 5%
Phosphorus 46mg 20mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.224mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.48mg 3%
Folate 23µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.057mg 3%
Protein 2g 0.86g 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.13mg 2%
Carbs 9.46g 4.64g 2%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.099mg 1%
Choline 11.1mg 5.5mg 1%
Calories 40kcal 20kcal 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 7.96g 2.94g N/A
Sugar 5.1g 2.4g N/A
Sodium 7mg 3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.058g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Bell pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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/170497/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.