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Chili Pepper vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chili Pepper and asparagus

  • Chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, and folate.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 263% higher.
  • Chili Pepper have 3 times more vitamin B6 than asparagus. While chili Pepper have 0.278mg of vitamin B6, asparagus has only 0.091mg.
  • Asparagus has less sugar.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index (10) than asparagus (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Asparagus, 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +78.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360%
~equal in Copper ~0.189mg

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4230.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +190.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.978mg
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.8%
~equal in Protein ~2.2g
~equal in Water ~93.22g
~equal in Other ~0.58g

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% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin C 242.5mg 5.6mg 263%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 41.6µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.091mg 14%
Iron 1.2mg 2.14mg 12%
Folate 23µg 52µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.141mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.274mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.143mg 4%
Potassium 340mg 202mg 4%
Selenium 0.5µg 2.3µg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.13mg 3%
Manganese 0.237mg 0.158mg 3%
Fiber 1.5g 2.1g 2%
Copper 0.174mg 0.189mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.54mg 2%
Carbs 9.46g 3.88g 2%
Vitamin A 59µg 38µg 2%
Choline 11.1mg 16mg 1%
Calories 40kcal 20kcal 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Phosphorus 46mg 52mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Protein 2g 2.2g 0%
Fats 0.2g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 7.96g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 5.1g 1.88g N/A
Sodium 7mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.978mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.