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Bell pepper vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bell pepper and Pea different?

  • Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, while Pea is higher in Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, and Copper.
  • Pea covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3058% more than Bell pepper.
  • Bell pepper contains 6 times more Vitamin C than Pea. Bell pepper contains 80.4mg of Vitamin C, while Pea contains 14.2mg.

Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +352.9%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +485%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +815.4%
Contains more Copper +162.1%
Contains more Manganese +330.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 3
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 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +352.9%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +485%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +815.4%
Contains more Copper +162.1%
Contains more Manganese +330.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 3

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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Pea
Contains more Vitamin E +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154445.5%
Contains more Folate +530%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.216
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 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154445.5%
Contains more Folate +530%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.216

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Protein +523.3%
Contains more Fats +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +236.9%
Contains more Other +109.1%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Protein +523.3%
Contains more Fats +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +236.9%
Contains more Other +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +792.3%
Contains more Fructose +173.2%
Contains more Sucrose +4645.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
88% 2% 7% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.22 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.41 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +792.3%
Contains more Fructose +173.2%
Contains more Sucrose +4645.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Pea Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 10.13g Pea
Protein 0.86g 5.36g Pea
Fats 0.17g 0.22g Pea
Carbs 4.64g 15.63g Pea
Calories 20kcal 84kcal Pea
Fructose 1.12g 0.41g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 5.93g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 5.5g Pea
Calcium 10mg 27mg Pea
Iron 0.34mg 1.54mg Pea
Magnesium 10mg 39mg Pea
Phosphorus 20mg 117mg Pea
Potassium 175mg 271mg Pea
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 0.13mg 1.19mg Pea
Copper 0.066mg 0.173mg Pea
Manganese 0.122mg 0.525mg Pea
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin A 370IU 801IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 40µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.14mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 14.2mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.149mg Pea
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.216mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 63µg Pea
Vitamin K 7.4µg 25.9µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.036mg 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.036mg 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.039mg 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.007mg 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.036mg 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.01mg 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.039g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.019g Pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.102g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Pea
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
798%
Pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
34%
Pea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.3)

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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.