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Chili Pepper vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chili Pepper and Chocolate

  • Chili Pepper have more Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 95% more.
  • Chili Pepper contain 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate. Chili Pepper contain 0.278mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate contains 0.042mg.
  • Chili Pepper contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Iron +568.3%
Contains more Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +570%
Contains more Copper +490.8%
Contains more Manganese +498.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Iron +568.3%
Contains more Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +570%
Contains more Copper +490.8%
Contains more Manganese +498.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +2258%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +8945.4%
Contains more Protein +144%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +546.6%
Contains more Other +183.3%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +8945.4%
Contains more Protein +144%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +546.6%
Contains more Other +183.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.8%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 2g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.2g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 9.46g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 40kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 5.1g 47.9g Chili Pepper
Fiber 1.5g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 18mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.2mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 25mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 46mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 340mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 7mg 24mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.174mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.237mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.5µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 1179IU 50IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 2µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.54mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.025mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.05mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.725mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.042mg Chili Pepper
Folate 23µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 14.3µg 8.1µg Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili Pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili Pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili Pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili Pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili Pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili Pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili Pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili Pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili Pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Chili Pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.021g 18.519g Chili Pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Chocolate
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%
Chili Pepper
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.498g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.