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Agar vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Agar and Bell pepper?

  • Agar is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin E , yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 263% higher.
  • Agar has 77 times more Magnesium than Bell pepper. Agar has 770mg of Magnesium, while Bell pepper has 10mg.

We used Seaweed, agar, dried and Peppers, sweet, green, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +6150%
Contains more Iron +6194.1%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +542.9%
Contains more Zinc +4361.5%
Contains more Copper +824.2%
Contains more Manganese +3424.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +6150%
Contains more Iron +6194.1%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +542.9%
Contains more Zinc +4361.5%
Contains more Copper +824.2%
Contains more Manganese +3424.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%

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.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin E +1251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2948.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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 E +1251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2948.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +5700%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +622.1%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +1643.1%
Contains more Other +793.2%
Contains more Water +981.7%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 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 +622.1%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +1643.1%
Contains more Other +793.2%
Contains more Water +981.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.058
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.058

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 2.94g Agar
Protein 6.21g 0.86g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Agar
Carbs 80.88g 4.64g Agar
Calories 306kcal 20kcal Agar
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.97g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 7.7g 1.7g Agar
Calcium 625mg 10mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.34mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 10mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 20mg Agar
Potassium 1125mg 175mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 5.8mg 0.13mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.066mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.122mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 5mg 0.37mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.028mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.099mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.224mg Agar
Folate 580µg 10µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 7.4µg Agar
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 0.061g 0.058g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.008g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.062g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agar 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
75%
Agar
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Agar
Agar is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.