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Bell pepper vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bell pepper and Chinese broccoli

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 65% more.
  • Bell pepper has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chinese broccoli. Bell pepper has 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Chinese broccoli has 0.07mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +116.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.061
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +116.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.061

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 C +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Folate +890%
Contains more Vitamin K +1045.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Folate +890%
Contains more Vitamin K +1045.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +323.5%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +323.5%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.3%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.3%

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 Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 1.31g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.17g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 4.64g 3.81g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.7g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 10mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.34mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 20mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 175mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 3mg 7mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.066mg 0.061mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 370IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 80.4mg 28.2mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.437mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.07mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 7.4µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.11g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.