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Bell pepper vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bell pepper and Ground beef different?

  • Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, while Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Bell pepper.
  • Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat.

Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types were used in this article.

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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 -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +1255.6%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +4392.3%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +1255.6%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +730%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +4392.3%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
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 +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +60.9%
Contains more Protein +2675.6%
Contains more Fats +8941.2%
Contains more Other +443.2%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +60.9%
Contains more Protein +2675.6%
Contains more Fats +8941.2%
Contains more Other +443.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91425%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.1%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91425%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 0g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.17g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 4.64g 0g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 1.7g 0g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.34mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 20mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 175mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 3mg 73mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.066mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.122mg 0.009mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 370IU 9IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 3µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.12mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.051mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 10µg 7µg Bell pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 7.4µg 2.9µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.036mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.024mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.036mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.039mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.007mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.036mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.01mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Bell pepper
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 6.073g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.015g)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.