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Bell pepper vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bell peppers and chuck steak

  • Bell peppers have more vitamin C, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than bell peppers.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bell peppers is lower.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of bell peppers is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +916.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +620.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +6576.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +865%
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% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +362.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +871.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +659.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1336.4%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +70%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2804.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11452.9%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118112.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1206.5%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg 89%
Zinc 0.13mg 8.68mg 78%
Selenium 0µg 27.5µg 50%
Protein 0.86g 24.98g 48%
Saturated fat 0.058g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0.17g 19.64g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 4.663mg 26%
Iron 0.34mg 2.45mg 26%
Phosphorus 20mg 193mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 9.457g 24%
Choline 5.5mg 79mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.752mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.191mg 13%
Calories 20kcal 277kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.373mg 11%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 1.6µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.81g 5%
Manganese 0.122mg 0.012mg 5%
Potassium 175mg 325mg 4%
Sodium 3mg 71mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 22mg 3%
Carbs 4.64g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.077mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 2.94g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.4g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Chuck steak
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
31%
Bell pepper
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.602g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.