Quinoa vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quinoa and chili Pepper?
- Quinoa is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and fiber, yet chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% more.
- Quinoa has 4 times more zinc than chili Pepper. While quinoa has 1.09mg of zinc, chili Pepper have only 0.3mg.
- The glycemic index of chili Pepper is lower.
We used Quinoa, cooked and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +156% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +860% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +889% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 242.5mg | 269% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.237mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 46mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14.3µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.278mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 59µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.109g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 340mg | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 40kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 9.46g | 4% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 11.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 7.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 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.