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Peppers vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppers and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 238% higher.
  • Peppers contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Chinese broccoli. While Peppers contain 0.278mg of Vitamin B6, Chinese broccoli contains only 0.07mg.

Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Sodium - 7
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +759.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +493%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +759.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.7%
Contains more Folate +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +493%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.8%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 1.31g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.14g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 9.46g 3.81g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 22kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.5g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 18mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.2mg 0.56mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 41mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 261mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Zinc 0.3mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.174mg 0.061mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.5µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1179IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.48mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 28.2mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.437mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.07mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 14.3µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.11g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.