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Carrot vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot and Peppers

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, however, Peppers has more Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 263% higher.
  • Peppers have 14 times less Vitamin A RAE than Carrot. Carrot has 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Peppers have 59µg.

Food types used in this article are Carrots, 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.
Carrot
1
:
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +286.7%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Potassium - 340
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +286.7%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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.
Carrot
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +1317%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4010.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.95
Equal in Vitamin K - 14.3
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%
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 A +1317%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4010.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.95
Equal in Vitamin K - 14.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
4
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Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Fats +20%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.109
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.109

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 0.93g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.24g 0.2g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 9.46g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 40kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 5.1g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 18mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 35mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 320mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 69mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.24mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.045mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.143mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Peppers
Vitamin A 16706IU 1179IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 59µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 5.9mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.95mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.061mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 19µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 13.2µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.191mg 0.074mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.065mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.101mg 0.089mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.069mg 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.04mg 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.011g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.109g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. 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.