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Bell pepper vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bell pepper and Chicory

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Chicory has more Folate, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 86% higher.
  • Chicory has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Bell pepper. Bell pepper has 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicory has 0.042mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw.

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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
:
6
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Folate +270%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
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%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Folate +270%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.062
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Water - 94.52
Equal in Other - 0.48
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Equal in Protein - 0.9
Equal in Water - 94.52
Equal in Other - 0.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 0.9g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 0.9g Chicory
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.64g 4g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 17kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Chicory
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 10mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 0.34mg 0.24mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 20mg 26mg Chicory
Potassium 175mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 3mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.13mg 0.16mg Chicory
Copper 0.066mg 0.051mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.1mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Chicory
Vitamin A 370IU 29IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 1µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 2.8mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.027mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.16mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.042mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.036mg 0.025mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.036mg 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.039mg 0.035mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg 0.005mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.022mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.01mg 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.002g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.044g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)
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.

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.