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Bell pepper vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bell pepper and Portobello?

  • Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, yet Portobello is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% higher.

We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Manganese +82.1%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +489.4%
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 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Manganese +82.1%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +489.4%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1174.7%
Contains more Folate +90%
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 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1174.7%
Contains more Folate +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +281.4%
Contains more Fats +241.2%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.44
Equal in Water - 90.66
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Protein +281.4%
Contains more Fats +241.2%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.44
Equal in Water - 90.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.2%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +94.8%
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
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +94.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 2.24g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.17g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 4.64g 4.44g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 29kcal Portobello
Starch 0g 0.43g Portobello
Fructose 1.12g 0g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 2.26g Portobello
Fiber 1.7g 2.2g Portobello
Calcium 10mg 3mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.34mg 0.4mg Portobello
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Portobello
Phosphorus 20mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 175mg 437mg Portobello
Sodium 3mg 11mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.066mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.122mg 0.067mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 19µg Portobello
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.036mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.036mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.039mg 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.007mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.036mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.01mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.064g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Portobello
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
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.