Wheat vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat and chili Pepper?
- Wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B1, yet chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% higher.
- Wheat has 179 times more selenium than chili Pepper. Wheat has 89.4µg of selenium, while chili Pepper have 0.5µg.
- Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index than wheat .
We used Wheat, durum and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +476% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1286.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1004.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1170.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17780% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +365.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +609.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1432.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +584% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1135% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +651.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +702% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3027.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +797.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 242.5mg | 269% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 0.5µg | 162% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.237mg | 121% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 46mg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.174mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 0.95mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 0.3mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 1.2mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 25mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.09mg | 27% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 2g | 23% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 9.46g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.061mg | 17% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 40kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.278mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 59µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.109g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 43µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 340mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.021g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 7.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.1g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.