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Salsify vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Salsify and Chili pepper?

  • Salsify is higher in Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 155% more.
  • Chili pepper contains 2 times less Fiber than Salsify. Salsify contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Chili pepper contains 1.5g.

We used Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +84.3%

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 B2 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3023.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3023.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Equal in Water - 88.02
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 7.31g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 1.87g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 15.36g 8.81g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 40kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 5.3g Salsify
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 14mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 56mg 43mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 16mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.26mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.21mg 0.187mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Salsify
Vitamin A 0IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 4.6mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.086mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.201mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 15µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 0.3µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.042g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Chili pepper
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
13%
Salsify
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/nutrients
  2. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.