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Carrot vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Carrot and Bell pepper?

  • Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 91% more.
  • Carrot has 3 times more Calcium than Bell pepper. While Carrot has 33mg of Calcium, Bell pepper has only 10mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Bell pepper is lower.

We used Carrots, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw types 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.
Carrot
Carrot
7
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +82.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
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 +230%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +82.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
8
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +4415.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.8%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.3%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 +4415.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.8%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +106.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.86
Equal in Water - 93.89
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +106.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.86
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
3
:
0
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.7%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3163.6%
Contains more Glucose +96.6%
Contains more Fructose +103.6%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3163.6%
Contains more Glucose +96.6%
Contains more Fructose +103.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 2.94g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 0.86g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0.17g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 4.64g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 20kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g 0g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 4.74g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 10mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 20mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 175mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.24mg 0.13mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.143mg 0.122mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin A 16706IU 370IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 18µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.37mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.057mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.028mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.48mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.099mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 19µg 10µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 7.4µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.012mg
Threonine 0.191mg 0.036mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.024mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg 0.036mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg 0.039mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.069mg 0.036mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg 0.01mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.058g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.008g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.062g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.