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Bell pepper vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bell pepper and Butterbur different?

  • Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Butterbur is richer in Potassium, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 54% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Butterbur. While Bell pepper contains 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, Butterbur contains only 0.096mg.

Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), raw are the varieties used 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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
7
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +930%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +274.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +56.1%
Contains more Manganese +124.6%
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%
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +930%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +274.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +56.1%
Contains more Manganese +124.6%
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
9
:
0
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Folate - 10
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%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
2
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Protein +120.5%
Contains more Fats +325%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +231.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +120.5%
Contains more Fats +325%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +231.8%
Equal in Water - 94.5

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 Butterbur
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 0.86g 0.39g Bell pepper
Fats 0.17g 0.04g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.64g 3.61g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 14kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Butterbur
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.34mg 0.1mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 20mg 12mg Bell pepper
Potassium 175mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 3mg 7mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.16mg Butterbur
Copper 0.066mg 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.122mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 370IU 50IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 3µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 31.5mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.02mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.02mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.2mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.032mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.096mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.