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Potato vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato and Bell pepper?

  • Potato is higher in Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.
  • Potato has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Bell pepper. While Potato has 0.376mg of Vitamin B5, Bell pepper has only 0.099mg.

We used Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +217.6%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +205.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +217.6%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +205.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.9%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -70%

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.
Potato
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin E +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +270%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin E +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +270%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +190.7%
Contains more Carbs +355.8%
Contains more Other +202.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Water +25.4%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
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 +190.7%
Contains more Carbs +355.8%
Contains more Other +202.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Water +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.062
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.062

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +263.6%
Contains more Glucose +163.6%
Contains more Fructose +229.4%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +263.6%
Contains more Glucose +163.6%
Contains more Fructose +229.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 2.94g Potato
Protein 2.5g 0.86g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 21.15g 4.64g Potato
Calories 93kcal 20kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g 0g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 1.18g 2.4g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 1.7g Potato
Calcium 15mg 10mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 0.34mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 20mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 175mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.36mg 0.13mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.066mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.122mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 9.6mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.057mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.028mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.48mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.099mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.224mg Potato
Folate 28µg 10µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.012mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.036mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.024mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.036mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.039mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.007mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.092mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.036mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.01mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.058g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.