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Average capsaicin daily intake in correlation with questionnaire.
| Pepper type | Capsaicin (µg/g) | Daily consumption (g) | Capsaicin daily intake (mg/person/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot chili | 4249.0 | 1.5 | 6.374 |
| Red chili | 309.3 | 3 | 0.928 |
| Green chili | 138.5 | 2 | 0.277 |
| Green pepper | 0.99 | 5 | 0.005 |
| Red pepper | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Yellow pepper | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Average daily intake (mg/person/day) | 7.584 | ||
| Average daily intake (mg/kg body wt/day) | 0.108 | ||
