Yam vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between yam and chili Pepper
- Yam has more potassium, fiber, and manganese; however, chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and iron.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 256% more.
- Yam contains 3 times more fiber than chili Pepper. Yam contains 3.9g of fiber, while chili Pepper contain 1.5g.
- Yam contains less sugar.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +409.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1904.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +521.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 242.5mg | 256% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 14.3µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 340mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 59µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.48g | 9.46g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.237mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 40kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.278mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.95mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.2mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.49g | 2g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.58g | 7.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.109g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
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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
14%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.