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Smoothie vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoothie and chili pepper?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin B12, while chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in sugar.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1241.7%
Contains more IronIron +586.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +486.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +152.9%
~equal in Carbs ~8.81g
~equal in Water ~88.02g

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 Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 143.7mg 132%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.506mg 33%
Copper 0.129mg 14%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Iron 0.15mg 1.03mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Potassium 24mg 322mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 7%
Phosphorus 43mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Folate 23µg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.244mg 3%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 2%
Sodium 29mg 9mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Protein 1.22g 1.87g 1%
Fats 0g 0.44g 1%
Calories 37kcal 40kcal 0%
Carbs 8.16g 8.81g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 5.3g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Chili pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Smoothie
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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/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.