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Bell pepper vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bell peppers and ham?

  • Bell peppers are higher in vitamin C, yet ham is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 89% more.
  • The amount of sodium in bell peppers is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ham is lower.

We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more IronIron +335.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +880%
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%
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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% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +738.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1447.3%

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
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.3%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2333.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3152.9%
Contains more OtherOther +893.2%

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
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +771%

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 Ham
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 Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg 89%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.754mg 58%
Sodium 3mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 0.86g 20.93g 40%
Selenium 0µg 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.88mg 25%
Phosphorus 20mg 196mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 4.023mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Choline 5.5mg 85.1mg 14%
Iron 0.34mg 1.48mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.4mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.202mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.058g 1.81g 8%
Fats 0.17g 5.53g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 2.62g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.403mg 6%
Calories 20kcal 145kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Manganese 0.122mg 0.054mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.54g 3%
Potassium 175mg 287mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 4.64g 1.5g 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Magnesium 10mg 14mg 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 2.94g 1.5g N/A
Calcium 10mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 2.4g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.