Bell pepper vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bell pepper and Asparagus
- Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 83% higher.
- Asparagus has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Bell pepper. Bell pepper has 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Asparagus has 0.091mg.
Food types used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Asparagus, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +529.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1335.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +205.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +462.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +420% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +190.9% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.8% |
~equal in
Water
~93.22g
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +78.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +12% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +109.1% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 20kcal | |
| Protein | 0.86g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.94g | 1.78g |
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| Carbs | 4.64g | 3.88g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 175mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 2.4g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.189mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 370IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.122mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 5.5mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.058g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.036mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1.12g | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
32%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)