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Peppers vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peppers and Butterbur?

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Butterbur is richer in Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 234% higher.
  • Peppers have 20 times more Vitamin A RAE than Butterbur. Peppers have 59µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Butterbur has 3µg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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 Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Sodium - 7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +472.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Sodium - 7

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.
Peppers
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin C +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.6%
Contains more Folate +130%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin C +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.6%
Contains more Folate +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +412.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Equal in Water - 94.5
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +412.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers Butterbur
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.61g Peppers
Protein 2g 0.39g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.04g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 3.61g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 14kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Butterbur
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 18mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 1.2mg 0.1mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 12mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Zinc 0.3mg 0.16mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.103mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 1179IU 50IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 3µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 31.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.02mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.2mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.032mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.096mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 10µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppers Butterbur
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
90%
Peppers
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.