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Broccoli vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broccoli and Peppers

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Peppers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 170% more than Broccoli.
  • Broccoli has 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Peppers. Broccoli has 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, while Peppers have 0.061mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw.

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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 +161.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Potassium - 340
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Potassium - 340

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 E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.3%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.3%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Equal in Water - 87.74
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Peppers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 2.82g 2g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.2g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 34kcal 40kcal Peppers
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 5.1g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 18mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 66mg 46mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 33mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.41mg 0.3mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.21mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 2.5µg 0.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.69mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.09mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.061mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 63µg 23µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 14.3µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.026mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.074mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.065mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.105mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.089mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.024mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.062mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.084mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.041mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.011g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Peppers
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
65%
Broccoli
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.