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Smoothie vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Smoothie and Chili Pepper?

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chili Pepper are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 242% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chili Pepper are lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Potassium +1316.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Potassium +1316.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +189%
Contains more Vitamin C +889.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +189%
Contains more Vitamin C +889.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Equal in Water - 87.74
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Equal in Water - 87.74

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chili Pepper Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 7.96g Smoothie
Protein 1.22g 2g Chili Pepper
Fats 0g 0.2g Chili Pepper
Carbs 8.16g 9.46g Chili Pepper
Calories 37kcal 40kcal Chili Pepper
Sugar 7.35g 5.1g Chili Pepper
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chili Pepper
Calcium 41mg 18mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 1.2mg Chili Pepper
Magnesium 25mg Chili Pepper
Phosphorus 46mg Chili Pepper
Potassium 24mg 340mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 29mg 7mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.3mg Chili Pepper
Copper 0.174mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.237mg Chili Pepper
Selenium 0.5µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin A 408IU 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 59µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 24.5mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.95mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.278mg Chili Pepper
Folate 23µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 14.3µg 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 0g 0.021g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Chili Pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Chili Pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoothie 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
14%
Smoothie
90%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.