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Bell pepper vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bell pepper and Brown rice

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 89% more than Brown rice.
  • Brown rice has 37 times less Vitamin K than Bell pepper. Bell pepper has 7.4µg of Vitamin K, while Brown rice has 0.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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 more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%
Contains more Zinc +446.2%
Contains more Copper +60.6%
Contains more Manganese +698.4%
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% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%
Contains more Zinc +446.2%
Contains more Copper +60.6%
Contains more Manganese +698.4%
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 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.8%
Equal in Folate - 9
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% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.8%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +218.6%
Contains more Fats +470.6%
Contains more Carbs +451.3%
Equal in Other - 0.44
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +218.6%
Contains more Fats +470.6%
Contains more Carbs +451.3%
Equal in Other - 0.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.3%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +118.2%
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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +118.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 0.86g 2.74g Brown rice
Fats 0.17g 0.97g Brown rice
Carbs 4.64g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 20kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Starch 0g 24.79g Brown rice
Fructose 1.12g 0g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 3mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.34mg 0.56mg Brown rice
Magnesium 10mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 20mg 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 175mg 86mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg 4mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.066mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.122mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 0µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.17mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.123mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 9µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0.2µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.036mg 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.036mg 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.039mg 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.007mg 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.036mg 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.01mg 0.066mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.26g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.366g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients

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

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