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Table salt vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Table salt and Peppers?

  • Peppers are richer than Table salt in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1685% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Peppers are lower.

We used Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
9
Peppers
Peppers
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +480%
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Peppers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +480%
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Peppers
Peppers
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Peppers
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Peppers
Peppers
Contains more Other +16533.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43770%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Peppers
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Other +16533.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43770%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 0g 2g Peppers
Fats 0g 0.2g Peppers
Carbs 0g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 0kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 0g 5.1g Table salt
Fiber 0g 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 24mg 18mg Table salt
Iron 0.33mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 1mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 0mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 8mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 38758mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.1mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.03mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.1mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Peppers
Vitamin A 0IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.061mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 0µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0mg 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0mg 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0mg 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0mg 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0mg 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0mg 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0mg 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0mg 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0g 0.021g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Peppers
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
0%
Table salt
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 38751mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Peppers - 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.