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Bell pepper vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bell pepper and Beetroot

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, while Beetroot has more Folate, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 84% more than Beetroot.
  • Bell pepper contains 37 times more Vitamin K than Beetroot. While Bell pepper contains 7.4µg of Vitamin K, Beetroot contains only 0.2µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Bell pepper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Beets, 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 less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +1540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +990%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +1540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +990%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 87.58
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +145.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.06
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.06

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bell pepper Beetroot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.86g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.17g
Carbs 4.64g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 20kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 6.76g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 10mg 16mg Beetroot
Iron 0.34mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 20mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 175mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 3mg 78mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.066mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.122mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 370IU 33IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.04mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 4.9mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.031mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.334mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.067mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0.2µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.036mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.036mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.039mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.007mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.046mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.01mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.06g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Beetroot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
34%
Bell pepper
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.