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Peppers vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peppers and Seaweed

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Peppers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 266% more than Seaweed.
  • Seaweed contains 139 times less Vitamin B6 than Peppers. Peppers contain 0.278mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • Peppers have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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 Potassium +282%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +282%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42

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 +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +7983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13800%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +952.5%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +361.5%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +7983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13800%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +952.5%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +361.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +1001.7%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +1001.7%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +790.9%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +790.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 2g 1.68g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 9.46g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 40kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 5.1g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Peppers
Calcium 18mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.2mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 25mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 46mg 42mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 89mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 233mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.174mg 0.13mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.2mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 1179IU 116IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 6µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 242.5mg 3mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.47mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.002mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 14.3µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.074mg 0.055mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.105mg 0.083mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.082mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.043mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg 0.072mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.024mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.247g Peppers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.047g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.