Yam vs Chili pepper - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Yam and Chili pepper
- Yam has more Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, however Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Iron.
- Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 141% more than Yam.
- Chili pepper has 3 times less Fiber than Yam. Yam has 4.1g of Fiber, while Chili pepper has 1.5g.
- Yam contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+21.4%
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Phosphorus
+27.9%
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Potassium
+153.4%
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Copper
+38%
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Iron
+90.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 0.26
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Calcium
+21.4%
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Phosphorus
+27.9%
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Potassium
+153.4%
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Copper
+38%
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Iron
+90.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 0.26
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+55.6%
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Vitamin B5
+56.2%
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Vitamin A
+589.9%
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Vitamin E
+97.1%
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Vitamin C
+740.4%
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Vitamin B2
+168.8%
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Vitamin B3
+125.4%
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Vitamin B6
+72.7%
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Vitamin K
+508.7%
Equal in Folate - 23
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Vitamin B1
+55.6%
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Vitamin B5
+56.2%
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Vitamin A
+589.9%
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Vitamin E
+97.1%
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Vitamin C
+740.4%
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Vitamin B2
+168.8%
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Vitamin B3
+125.4%
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Vitamin B6
+72.7%
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Vitamin K
+508.7%
Equal in Folate - 23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+216.5%
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Protein
+22.2%
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Fats
+158.8%
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Water
+26.5%
Equal in Other - 0.86
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
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Carbs
+216.5%
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Protein
+22.2%
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Fats
+158.8%
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Water
+26.5%
Equal in Other - 0.86
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-11.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+300%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+214.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.076 g
Saturated Fat:
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.239 g
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Saturated Fat
-11.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+300%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+214.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 23.78g | 7.31g |
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Protein | 1.53g | 1.87g |
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Fats | 0.17g | 0.44g |
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Carbs | 27.88g | 8.81g |
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Calories | 118kcal | 40kcal |
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Sugar | 0.5g | 5.3g |
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Fiber | 4.1g | 1.5g |
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Calcium | 17mg | 14mg |
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Iron | 0.54mg | 1.03mg |
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Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 55mg | 43mg |
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Potassium | 816mg | 322mg |
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Sodium | 9mg | 9mg | |
Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.26mg |
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Copper | 0.178mg | 0.129mg |
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Vitamin A | 138IU | 952IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 48µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.69mg |
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Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 143.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.072mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.086mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.244mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.201mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.506mg |
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Folate | 23µg | 23µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 14µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.026mg |
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Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.074mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.065mg |
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Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.105mg |
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Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.089mg |
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Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.024mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.062mg |
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Valine | 0.062mg | 0.084mg |
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Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.041mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.042g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.024g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.239g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

66%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%

20%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?

Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.