Chili Pepper vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chili Pepper and tamarind
- Chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin K; however, tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 266% more.
- Chili Pepper contain 39 times more vitamin A than tamarind. Chili Pepper contain 1179IU of vitamin A, while tamarind contains 30IU.
- Tamarind has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Tamarinds, 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 CopperCopper | +102.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2850% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +590% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +410.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +179.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +560.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1545.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 242.5mg | 3.5mg | 266% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.428mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.8mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 9.46g | 62.5g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.066mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 92mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 2.8µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.237mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.086mg | 10% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 239kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 628mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.95mg | 1.938mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.96g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0% |
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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
79%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.