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Beefsteak raw vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beefsteak raw and bell peppers?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2, yet bell peppers are higher in vitamin C.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bell peppers is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is lower.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +488.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3976.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +951.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +393.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 ProteinProtein +2386%
Contains more FatsFats +3052.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak raw Bell pepper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg 89%
Selenium 27.9µg 0µg 51%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.13mg 47%
Protein 21.38g 0.86g 41%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.48mg 29%
Phosphorus 220mg 20mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.224mg 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Iron 2mg 0.34mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.028mg 12%
Fats 5.36g 0.17g 8%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.058g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.008g 6%
Calories 134kcal 20kcal 6%
Potassium 375mg 175mg 6%
Manganese 0.122mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 7.4µg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.057mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.64g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 3mg 2%
Copper 0.079mg 0.066mg 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.062g 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.94g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.253g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Bell pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.