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Bell pepper vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bell pepper and Cottage cheese

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Cottage cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 89% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Cottage cheese contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Bell pepper. Bell pepper contains 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Cottage cheese contains 0.046mg.
  • Bell pepper has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

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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
6
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +127.6%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Calcium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +695%
Contains more Zinc +207.7%
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%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +127.6%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Calcium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +695%
Contains more Zinc +207.7%
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
7
:
5
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +462.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +462.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +1193%
Contains more Fats +2429.4%
Contains more Other +220.5%
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +1193%
Contains more Fats +2429.4%
Contains more Other +220.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
1
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.4%
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Bell pepper
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
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Cottage cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 0.86g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0.17g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 4.64g 3.38g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 1.12g 0g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 2.67g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 0g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.34mg 0.07mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 20mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 175mg 104mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg 364mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.066mg 0.029mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.002mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 370IU 140IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.08mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.027mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.046mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.036mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.036mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.039mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.007mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.036mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.01mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 1.718g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.