Beetroot vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beetroot and bell peppers
- Beetroot has more folate, manganese, and iron, while bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- Bell peppers cover your daily need for vitamin C, 84% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot contains 11 times more folate than bell peppers. While beetroot contains 109µg of folate, bell peppers contain only 10µg.
- Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bell peppers is 32, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +990% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1540.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +234.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.17g
~equal in
Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.062g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 80.4mg | 84% |
| Folate | 109µg | 10µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.224mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 7.4µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 0.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 4.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Choline | 6mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot 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.