Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Nopales VS Sun-dried Chile Peppers

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Nopales	27%	4%	69%
Sun-dried Chile Peppers	11%	14%	75%

Macro Nutrients

	Nopales	Sun-dried Chile Peppers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.1% 31.8kcal	22% 643kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.18% 0.18g	12% 11.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.099% 0.032g	5.04% 1.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.62% 0.01g	2.85% 0.046g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.51% 0.087g	35.7% 6.06g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.1% 6.6g	107% 139g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.15% 2.3g	112% 81.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11.5% 4.37g	150% 57g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.68% 2.6g	37.5% 21g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Nopales	Sun-dried Chile Peppers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	5.07% 45.6μg	292% 2627μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2% 0.024mg	13.4% 0.16mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.26% 0.081mg	184% 2.4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.1% 0.81mg	108% 17.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.63% 0.33mg	38% 1.9mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.7% 0.14mg	124% 1.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	1.5% 5.95μg	25.3% 101μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	20.5% 18.5mg	69.2% 62.3mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	41.5% 6.23mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	8.76% 10.5μg	179% 215μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Nopales	Sun-dried Chile Peppers	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	32.5% 325mg	8.93% 89.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.5% 0.1mg	50.3% 0.45mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	14.6% 1.17mg	150% 12mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	24.6% 103mg	41.6% 175mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	39.4% 0.91mg	71% 1.63mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	4.54% 31.8mg	45% 316mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	15% 510mg	109% 3711mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.53% 1.4μg	12.6% 6.95μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.78% 41.7mg	12% 181mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.5% 0.5mg	18.4% 2.02mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5.05% 187g	0.38% 14g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Nopales VS Sun-dried Chile Peppers per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Nopales versus 7 oz of Sun-dried Chile Peppers to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Nopales vs Sun-dried Chile Peppers:

• 7 oz of Sun-dried Hot Chile Peppers contain 57.6 times more Vitamin A, 6.8 times more Vitamin B1, 29.4 times more Vitamin B2, 21.1 times more Vitamin B3, 5.7 times more Vitamin B5, 11.6 times more Vitamin B6, 17 times more Vitamin B9, 3.4 times more Vitamin C, more Vitamin E and 20.4 times more Vitamin K than Raw Nopales.
• 7 ounces of Nopales have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Nopales as well as Sun-dried Hot Chile Peppers have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Nopales vs Sun-dried Chile Peppers:

• 7 ounces of Nopales have 3.6 times more Calcium and 13.2 times more Water than Sun-dried Chile Peppers.
• While 7 oz of Sun-dried Hot Chile Peppers contain 4.4 times more Copper, 10.2 times more Iron, 1.7 times more Magnesium, 1.8 times more Manganese, 9.9 times more Phosphorus, 7.3 times more Potassium, 5 times more Selenium, 4.3 times more Sodium and 4.1 times more Zinc than Raw Nopales.
• 7 ounces of Nopales lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Sun-dried Hot Chile Peppers contain 20.3 times more Energy, 64.6 times more Fat, 50.8 times more Saturated Fat, 69.5 times more Omega 6, 21 times more Carbohydrate, 35.7 times more Sugars, 13 times more Fiber and 8 times more Protein than Raw Nopales.
• 7 ounces of Nopales provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6
• Both Raw Nopales as well as Sun-dried Hot Chile Peppers provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in seven ounces.