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Bell pepper vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bell pepper and Green bean?

  • Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Green bean is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% higher.
  • Bell pepper has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Green bean. Bell pepper has 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Green bean has 0.056mg.

We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
8
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +91.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +91.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
7
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin C +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +230%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.3%
Bell pepper
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin C +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +230%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
1
:
4
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +119.8%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Equal in Water - 89.22
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +119.8%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
1
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 4.68g Green bean
Protein 0.86g 1.89g Green bean
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Green bean
Carbs 4.64g 7.88g Green bean
Calories 20kcal 35kcal Green bean
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 3.63g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 10mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 0.34mg 0.65mg Green bean
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Green bean
Phosphorus 20mg 29mg Green bean
Potassium 175mg 146mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.13mg 0.25mg Green bean
Copper 0.066mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Green bean
Vitamin A 370IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 80.4mg 9.7mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.097mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.614mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.074mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.056mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 7.4µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.036mg 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.036mg 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.039mg 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.007mg 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.069mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.01mg 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.064g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Green bean
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
34%
Bell pepper
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.