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Peppers vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppers and Nopales

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1, while Nopales have more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Peppers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 259% more than Nopales.
  • Peppers contain 8 times more Folate than Nopales. While Peppers contain 23µg of Folate, Nopales contain only 3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Nopales, 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 Iron +103.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +234.6%
Contains more Calcium +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +108%
Contains more Manganese +92.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +234.6%
Contains more Calcium +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +108%
Contains more Manganese +92.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +158%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2507.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.1%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +158%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2507.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.1%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +184.1%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 94.12
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +184.1%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers Nopales
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 1.13g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.32g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 3.33g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 16kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 18mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 1.2mg 0.59mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 46mg 16mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 257mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 21mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.25mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.052mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 1179IU 457IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 9.3mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.012mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.041mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.41mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.07mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 3µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 5.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.014mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg 0.04mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.049mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg 0.077mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.059mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg 0.015mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.049mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg 0.059mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.025mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.05g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppers Nopales
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%
Peppers
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.