Bell pepper vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bell peppers and beetroot
- Bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin K, while beetroot has more folate, manganese, and iron.
- Bell peppers cover your daily need for vitamin C, 84% more than beetroot.
- Bell peppers contain 37 times more vitamin K than beetroot. While bell peppers contain 7.4µg of vitamin K, beetroot contains only 0.2µg.
- 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 Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Beets, 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 less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +990% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
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Fats
~0.17g
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Water
~87.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.06g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 4.9mg | 84% |
| Folate | 10µg | 109µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.067mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.122mg | 0.329mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 0.2µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 325mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.86g | 1.61g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.64g | 9.56g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.334mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.94g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.058g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.036mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.021mg | 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
31%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
19%
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.