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Bell pepper vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bell pepper and Hearts of palm

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Hearts of palm has more Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 81% higher.
  • Hearts of palm have 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Bell pepper. Bell pepper has 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Hearts of palm have 0.022mg.
  • Bell pepper is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains more IronIron +820.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +784.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1042.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~177mg

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% 22% 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 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +917.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +290%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193%
Contains more FatsFats +264.7%
Contains more OtherOther +363.6%
~equal in Carbs ~4.62g
~equal in Water ~90.2g

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
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1187.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.8%

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 Hearts of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Hearts of palm Opinion
Calories 20kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Protein 0.86g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.17g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 80.4mg 7.9mg Bell pepper
Net carbs 2.94g 2.22g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.64g 4.62g Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 10mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 175mg 177mg Hearts of palm
Iron 0.34mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 2.4g Hearts of palm
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Copper 0.066mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 0.13mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 20mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 3mg 426mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.011mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.057mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.437mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.022mg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Choline 5.5mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.13g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.202g Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.036mg 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.036mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.039mg 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.007mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.036mg 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.01mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Hearts of palm
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
32%
Bell pepper
7%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.