Chili Pepper vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chili Pepper and lettuce
- Chili Pepper have more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6, while lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 259% more than lettuce.
- Chili Pepper contain 7 times more sugar than lettuce. While chili Pepper contain 5.1g of sugar, lettuce contains only 0.78g.
- Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2535.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +527.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +783.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.6% |
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Water
~94.98g
~equal in
Other
~0.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.02g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 242.5mg | 9.2mg | 259% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 126.3µg | 93% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 370µg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.029mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.95mg | 0.375mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 194mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.46g | 2.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.237mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.96g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 13.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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