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Bell pepper vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bell pepper and Edamame

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, however, Edamame is higher in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 83% more than Edamame.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared.

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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 Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +530%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +745%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains more Zinc +953.8%
Contains more Copper +422.7%
Contains more Manganese +739.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +530%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +745%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains more Zinc +953.8%
Contains more Copper +422.7%
Contains more Manganese +739.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299%
Contains more Folate +3010%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299%
Contains more Folate +3010%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Protein +1284.9%
Contains more Fats +2958.8%
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +175%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Protein +1284.9%
Contains more Fats +2958.8%
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3377.4%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3377.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +833.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +918.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +833.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +918.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 3.71g Edamame
Protein 0.86g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.17g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 4.64g 8.91g Edamame
Calories 20kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 0g 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 1.12g 0.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 1.7g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 10mg 63mg Edamame
Iron 0.34mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 10mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 20mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 175mg 436mg Edamame
Sodium 3mg 6mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.066mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.122mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 370IU 298IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 15µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 80.4mg 6.1mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.915mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.1mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 7.4µg 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.036mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.036mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.039mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.007mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.036mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.01mg 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.62g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Edamame
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
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.562g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.