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Bell pepper vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bell pepper and Cheese

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, however, Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +351.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7000%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%
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% 22% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Cheese
Cheese
8
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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +713.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%

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
Cheese
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +153.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2559.3%
Contains more FatsFats +19494.1%
Contains more OtherOther +743.2%

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
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2191.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheese
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +346.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Cheese Opinion
Calories 20kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 0.86g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 0.17g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg Bell pepper
Net carbs 2.94g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 4.64g 3.09g Bell pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 10mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 175mg 76mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.34mg 0.14mg Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 1.7g 0g Bell pepper
Copper 0.066mg 0.03mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 20mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 3mg 653mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 370IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 18µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.122mg 0.027mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.029mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.059mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 7.4µg 2.4µg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Bell pepper
Choline 5.5mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 0.058g 18.867g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.036mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.024mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.036mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.039mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.007mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.036mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.01mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 1.12g 0g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Cheese
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
32%
Bell pepper
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.