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Bell pepper vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bell peppers and broth

  • Bell peppers have more vitamin C, while broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1038% more than bell peppers.
  • Bell peppers contain 73 times more vitamin C than broth. While bell peppers contain 80.4mg of vitamin C, broth contains only 1.1mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bell peppers is lower.
  • Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bell peppers is 32, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Broth
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.6%
Contains more IronIron +202.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23%
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.
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%
Broth
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7209.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +1983.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Broth
Broth
4
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +4036.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1837.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8064.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.1%
Contains more OtherOther +11077.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Broth
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7125.8%

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 Broth
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 3mg 23875mg 1038%
Vitamin C 80.4mg 1.1mg 88%
Selenium 0µg 28µg 51%
Protein 0.86g 16.66g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.43mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 4.48g 29%
Phosphorus 20mg 166mg 21%
Fats 0.17g 13.88g 21%
Choline 5.5mg 114.6mg 20%
Calcium 10mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.058g 3.43g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calories 20kcal 267kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 2.46mg 12%
Magnesium 10mg 56mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.6mg 10%
Iron 0.34mg 1.03mg 9%
Copper 0.066mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0µg 6%
Folate 10µg 32µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Carbs 4.64g 18.01g 4%
Potassium 175mg 309mg 4%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.122mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.46mg 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 2.94g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 2.4g 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.13mg 0.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Bell pepper
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 23872mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.