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Bell pepper vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bell pepper and Lettuce?

  • Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 99% higher.
  • Bell pepper has 9 times more Vitamin C than Lettuce. Bell pepper has 80.4mg of Vitamin C, while Lettuce has 9.2mg.

We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types in this comparison.

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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 -89.3%
Contains more Copper +127.6%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Copper +127.6%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
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 E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +773.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1901.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +1606.8%
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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +773.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1901.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +1606.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Water - 94.98
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Equal in Water - 94.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.2%
Contains more Fructose +160.5%
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
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.2%
Contains more Fructose +160.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 1.57g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 1.36g Lettuce
Fats 0.17g 0.15g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.64g 2.87g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 15kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g 0.43g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 0.78g Lettuce
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 36mg Lettuce
Iron 0.34mg 0.86mg Lettuce
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 20mg 29mg Lettuce
Potassium 175mg 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 3mg 28mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.18mg Lettuce
Copper 0.066mg 0.029mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Lettuce
Vitamin A 370IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.22mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 9.2mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.07mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.08mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.375mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.134mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.09mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 7.4µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.009mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.036mg 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.039mg 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.007mg 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.055mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.01mg 0.022mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.006g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.082g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Lettuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
34%
Bell pepper
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.