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Bell pepper vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bell pepper and Butterscotch

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Potassium in Bell pepper is higher than in Butterscotch.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 89% more than Butterscotch.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bell pepper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +5733.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +6500%
Contains more Manganese +12100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +5733.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +6500%
Contains more Manganese +12100%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +270%
Contains more Vitamin E +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +270%
Contains more Vitamin E +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2766.7%
Contains more Water +1688.4%
Contains more Fats +1841.2%
Contains more Carbs +1848.3%
Contains more Other +131.8%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +2766.7%
Contains more Water +1688.4%
Contains more Fats +1841.2%
Contains more Carbs +1848.3%
Contains more Other +131.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10462.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.8%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10462.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.86g 0.03g Bell pepper
Fats 0.17g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 4.64g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 20kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 80.46g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 0g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 4mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.34mg 0.01mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 20mg 1mg Bell pepper
Potassium 175mg 3mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg 391mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.09mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.066mg 0.001mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.001mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 370IU 100IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.09mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.012mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.016mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.002mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.004mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 2.065g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.