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Peppers vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peppers and Cauliflower

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin B5, Folate, and Choline.
  • Peppers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 216% more than Cauliflower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Cauliflower, 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 Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +346.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +346.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.27

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 +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +993.4%
Contains more Folate +147.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 15.5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +993.4%
Contains more Folate +147.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 15.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +90.3%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +90.3%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers Cauliflower
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 Peppers Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 2.97g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.92g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 9.46g 4.97g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 25kcal Peppers
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 5.1g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 1.5g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 18mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 1.2mg 0.42mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 44mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 299mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 30mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.27mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.039mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.155mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 1179IU 0IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.08mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 48.2mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.507mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.184mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 14.3µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.02mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.105mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.089mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.024mg 0.02mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.084mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.041mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.13g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.031g Peppers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers Cauliflower
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
90%
Peppers
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.