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Chili Pepper vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chili Pepper and Clam different?

  • Chili Pepper are higher in Vitamin C, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.
  • Chili Pepper contain 11 times more Vitamin C than Clam. While Chili Pepper contain 242.5mg of Vitamin C, Clam contains only 22.1mg.
  • Chili Pepper have less Sodium.

Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +134.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +634.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains more Zinc +810%
Contains more Copper +295.4%
Contains more Manganese +321.9%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
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 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +134.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +634.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains more Zinc +810%
Contains more Copper +295.4%
Contains more Manganese +321.9%
Contains more Selenium +12700%

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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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +997.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1014.8%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
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 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +997.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1014.8%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Protein +1177.5%
Contains more Fats +875%
Contains more Other +521.7%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Protein +1177.5%
Contains more Fats +875%
Contains more Other +521.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.4%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Clam Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 5.13g Chili Pepper
Protein 2g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.2g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 9.46g 5.13g Chili Pepper
Calories 40kcal 148kcal Clam
Sugar 5.1g Clam
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili Pepper
Calcium 18mg 92mg Clam
Iron 1.2mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Chili Pepper
Phosphorus 46mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 340mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 7mg 1202mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.174mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.237mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 0.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 1179IU 570IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 242.5mg 22.1mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.11mg Chili Pepper
Folate 23µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.074mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.105mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.089mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.024mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.084mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.041mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.188g Chili Pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Clam
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
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.