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Chili Pepper vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chili Pepper and broccoli

  • Chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and iron, while broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily vitamin C needs 170% more than broccoli.
  • Chili Pepper have 4 times more copper than broccoli. Chili Pepper have 0.174mg of copper, while broccoli has 0.049mg.
  • Broccoli has a higher glycemic index (32) than chili Pepper (10).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +610.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.5%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more OtherOther +45%
~equal in Water ~89.3g

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.011g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 242.5mg 89.2mg 170%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 101.6µg 73%
Copper 0.174mg 0.049mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.573mg 10%
Folate 23µg 63µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.175mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 0.73mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g 4%
Selenium 0.5µg 2.5µg 4%
Phosphorus 46mg 66mg 3%
Vitamin A 59µg 31µg 3%
Calcium 18mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.639mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.117mg 2%
Protein 2g 2.82g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.071mg 2%
Choline 11.1mg 18.7mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Manganese 0.237mg 0.21mg 1%
Carbs 9.46g 6.64g 1%
Sodium 7mg 33mg 1%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.41mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.78mg 1%
Potassium 340mg 316mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Calories 40kcal 34kcal 0%
Fats 0.2g 0.37g 0%
Net carbs 7.96g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 5.1g 1.7g N/A
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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/170497/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.