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Welsh onion vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Welsh onion and Chili pepper

  • Welsh onion has more Vitamin K, however, Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 150% more.
  • Welsh onion has 2 times more Fiber than Chili pepper. Welsh onion has 2.4g of Fiber, while Chili pepper has 1.5g.
  • Welsh onion is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, welsh, 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 more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 A +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +432.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +602.8%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.086
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
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 A +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +432.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +602.8%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.086

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.87
Equal in Fats - 0.44
Equal in Water - 88.02
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.87
Equal in Fats - 0.44
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 1.9g 1.87g Welsh onion
Fats 0.4g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 6.5g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 34kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 2.18g 5.3g Welsh onion
Fiber 2.4g 1.5g Welsh onion
Calcium 18mg 14mg Welsh onion
Iron 1.22mg 1.03mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 49mg 43mg Welsh onion
Potassium 212mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 17mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.52mg 0.26mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.137mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Welsh onion
Vitamin A 1160IU 952IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 27mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.086mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 16µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 193.4µg 14µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.074mg
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.065mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg 0.105mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg 0.089mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.084mg
Histidine 0.033mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.024g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion 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
61%
Welsh onion
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.