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Chili Pepper vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chili Pepper and Mashed potato different?

  • Chili Pepper have more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2 than Mashed potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili Pepper is 269% higher.
  • Chili Pepper contain 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Mashed potato. While Chili Pepper contain 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, Mashed potato contains only 0.015mg.
  • Chili Pepper have less Sodium.

Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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 Iron +287.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +397.1%
Contains more Manganese +141.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +397.1%
Contains more Manganese +141.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 +537.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +537.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +110%
Equal in Water - 79.62
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +110%
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1131.2%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1131.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 2g 1.65g Chili Pepper
Fats 0.2g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 9.46g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 40kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 5.1g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Chili Pepper
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.2mg 0.31mg Chili Pepper
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Chili Pepper
Phosphorus 46mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 340mg 286mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 7mg 306mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Chili Pepper
Copper 0.174mg 0.035mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.237mg 0.098mg Chili Pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 1179IU 185IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 43µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.42mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 242.5mg 0mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.015mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.12mg Chili Pepper
Folate 23µg 9µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 14.3µg 5.9µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.577g Chili Pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.556g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.