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Chili Pepper vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chili Pepper and Scallion

  • Chili Pepper are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 249% higher.
  • Chili Pepper have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallion. While Chili Pepper have 0.278mg of Vitamin B6, Scallion has only 0.061mg.
  • Scallion has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +109.6%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +20%
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +109.6%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1347.6%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1347.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Other +35%
Equal in Protein - 1.83
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Equal in Water - 89.83
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Other +35%
Equal in Protein - 1.83
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 4.74g Chili Pepper
Protein 2g 1.83g Chili Pepper
Fats 0.2g 0.19g Chili Pepper
Carbs 9.46g 7.34g Chili Pepper
Calories 40kcal 32kcal Chili Pepper
Sugar 5.1g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 18mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 1.2mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Chili Pepper
Phosphorus 46mg 37mg Chili Pepper
Potassium 340mg 276mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 7mg 16mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.174mg 0.083mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.237mg 0.16mg Chili Pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 1179IU 997IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 50µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.55mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 242.5mg 18.8mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.055mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.08mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.525mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.061mg Chili Pepper
Folate 23µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 14.3µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.02mg Chili Pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.072mg Chili Pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.105mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.089mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.024mg 0.02mg Chili Pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.059mg Chili Pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.081mg Chili Pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.032mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.032g Chili Pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.074g Chili Pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.