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Sugar vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar and Bell pepper different?

  • Bell pepper is higher than Sugar in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 89% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar contains 42 times more Sugar than Bell pepper. Sugar contains 99.8g of Sugar, while Bell pepper contains 2.4g.

Sugars, granulated and Peppers, sweet, green, raw types were 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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8650%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Copper +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +2950%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8650%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Copper +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +2950%

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.
Sugar
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2054.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +469350%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +2054.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +469350%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +90627.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Sucrose +90627.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 2.94g Sugar
Protein 0g 0.86g Bell pepper
Fats 0g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 99.98g 4.64g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 20kcal Sugar
Fructose 0g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 99.8g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 1mg 10mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.05mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg Bell pepper
Potassium 2mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 1mg 3mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.13mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.007mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.004mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.028mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 0µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0g 0.058g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.