Yam vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Yam and Chili pepper
- Yam has more Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese, while Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Iron.
- Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 146% higher.
- Chili pepper contains 3 times less Fiber than Yam. Yam contains 3.9g of Fiber, while Chili pepper contains 1.5g.
- The amount of Sugar in Yam is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt 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 PotassiumPotassium | +108.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
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 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1087.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +680.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +508.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +380% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 1.87g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.44g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 143.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 7.31g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 8.81g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 14mg | |
| Potassium | 670mg | 322mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.03mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 5.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 952IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.506mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 14µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg | 10.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.024g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.239g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.062mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.041mg |
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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
15%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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 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.