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Chili Pepper vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili Pepper and Marinara sauce?

  • Chili Pepper are richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 267% higher.
  • Chili Pepper have 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Marinara sauce. Chili Pepper have 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Marinara sauce has 0.024mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +114.8%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Potassium - 319
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +114.8%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Potassium - 319

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 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13.9
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Water - 87.39
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Water - 87.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +366.1%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +366.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 6.26g Chili Pepper
Protein 2g 1.41g Chili Pepper
Fats 0.2g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 9.46g 8.06g Chili Pepper
Calories 40kcal 51kcal Marinara sauce
Sugar 5.1g 5.5g Chili Pepper
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 18mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 1.2mg 0.78mg Chili Pepper
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Chili Pepper
Phosphorus 46mg 34mg Chili Pepper
Potassium 340mg 319mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 7mg 30mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.2mg Chili Pepper
Copper 0.174mg 0.081mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.237mg 0.137mg Chili Pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 1179IU 650IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 33µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 242.5mg 2mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.024mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.061mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.173mg Chili Pepper
Folate 23µg 13µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin K 14.3µg 13.9µg 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 2mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.17g Chili Pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.