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Brussels sprout vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprout and Bell pepper

  • Bell pepper contains less Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin C than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 141% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 6 times less Folate than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout contains 61µg of Folate, while Bell pepper contains 10µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Peppers, sweet, 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
9
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +245%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Zinc +223.1%
Contains more Manganese +176.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +245%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Zinc +223.1%
Contains more Manganese +176.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
9
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.1%
Contains more Folate +510%
Contains more Vitamin K +2291.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Bell pepper
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.1%
Contains more Folate +510%
Contains more Vitamin K +2291.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
4
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +293%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +92.9%
Contains more Other +211.4%
Equal in Water - 93.89
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +293%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +92.9%
Contains more Other +211.4%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246674.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.058
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246674.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.058

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
1
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +43.2%
Contains more Fructose +20.4%
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Bell pepper
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
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +43.2%
Contains more Fructose +20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 2.94g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 0.86g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 4.64g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 20kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.2g 2.4g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.34mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 20mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 175mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.42mg 0.13mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.122mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 370IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 18µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.37mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 80.4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.057mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.028mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.48mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.099mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 61µg 10µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 7.4µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.012mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.036mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.024mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.036mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.039mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.007mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.092mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.036mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.01mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.008g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.062g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Bell pepper
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
81%
Brussels sprout
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.