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Beetroot vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beetroot and Peppers

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Fiber, while Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peppers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 264% more than Beetroot.
  • Beetroot has 5 times more Folate than Peppers. Beetroot has 109µg of Folate, while Peppers have 23µg.
  • Peppers are lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw 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 Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +132%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 340
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +132%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 340

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.1%
Contains more Folate +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3472.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin C +4849%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.1%
Contains more Folate +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3472.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin C +4849%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.7%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Beetroot Peppers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 1.61g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Peppers
Carbs 9.56g 9.46g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 40kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g 5.1g Peppers
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 18mg Peppers
Iron 0.8mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 40mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 325mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 78mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.35mg 0.3mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.329mg 0.237mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 4.9mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.061mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 109µg 23µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.047mg 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.068mg 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.058mg 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.018mg 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.056mg 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.021mg 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.011g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Peppers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Beetroot
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients
  2. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.