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Bell pepper vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bell pepper and Chocolate

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 107% more than Bell pepper.
  • Chocolate contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Bell pepper. Bell pepper contains 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate contains 0.042mg.
  • Bell pepper has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +2258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +930%
Contains more Potassium +219.4%
Contains more Zinc +1446.2%
Contains more Copper +1457.6%
Contains more Manganese +1063.1%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +2258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +930%
Contains more Potassium +219.4%
Contains more Zinc +1446.2%
Contains more Copper +1457.6%
Contains more Manganese +1063.1%
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 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.1
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9579.4%
Contains more Protein +467.4%
Contains more Fats +18300%
Contains more Carbs +1218.3%
Contains more Other +286.4%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9579.4%
Contains more Protein +467.4%
Contains more Fats +18300%
Contains more Carbs +1218.3%
Contains more Other +286.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1661.3%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1661.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41945.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41945.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.86g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.17g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 4.64g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 20kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 1.12g 0g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 47.9g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 10mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.34mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 10mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 20mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 175mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 3mg 24mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.066mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.122mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 370IU 50IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.025mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.042mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 7.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
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
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Bell pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 18.519g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Chocolate
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
34%
Bell pepper
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.461g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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