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Sweet potato vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato and Bell pepper

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Bell pepper has more Vitamin C.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 105% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 9 times less Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, while Bell pepper contains 0.099mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Peppers, sweet, 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.
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +171.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Manganese +307.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +170%
Contains more Potassium +171.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Manganese +307.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%

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 A +5094.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 +5094.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +346.3%
Contains more Other +206.8%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Water +23.9%
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 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 +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +346.3%
Contains more Other +206.8%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Water +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1972.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +103.5%
Contains more Fructose +124%
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 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 +1972.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +103.5%
Contains more Fructose +124%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 2.94g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 0.86g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 20.71g 4.64g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 20kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g 0g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 6.48g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 3.3g 1.7g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 10mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.69mg 0.34mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 20mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 175mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.32mg 0.13mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg 0.066mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.122mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 19218IU 370IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 18µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.37mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.057mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.028mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.48mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.099mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.224mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 2.3µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.012mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg 0.036mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.024mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg 0.036mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg 0.007mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.092mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.036mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.01mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.058g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.062g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet 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
120%
Sweet potato
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.

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