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Summer squash vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Summer squash and Chili pepper

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, and Iron in Chili pepper is higher than in Summer squash.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 141% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Iron +194.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Iron +194.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +376%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +745.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
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 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +376%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +745.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Fats +144.4%
Contains more Carbs +163%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Water - 88.02
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 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 +54.5%
Contains more Fats +144.4%
Contains more Carbs +163%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.042
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.5%
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.
Summer squash Chili pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 1.21g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.18g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 3.35g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 16kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 5.3g Summer squash
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 15mg 14mg Summer squash
Iron 0.35mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 38mg 43mg Chili pepper
Potassium 262mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 2mg 9mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.26mg Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.175mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 200IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 17mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.086mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 29µg 23µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.028mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.069mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.065mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.017mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.053mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.025mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash 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
18%
Summer squash
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.