Bell pepper vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bell peppers and chestnut
- Bell peppers have more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, chestnut has more copper, manganese, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bell peppers is 60% higher.
- Chestnut has 22 times less vitamin A than bell peppers. Bell peppers have 370IU of vitamin A, while chestnut has 17IU.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index than bell peppers.
Food types used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +408.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +615.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +395% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +201.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +711.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +498.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +779% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 26.7mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.472mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.122mg | 0.854mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.73mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 715mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 99mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 54mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 4.64g | 27.76g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Folate | 10µg | 38µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 131kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 0.316mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.86g | 2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.731mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.058g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.94g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.4g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.036mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.