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Bell pepper vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bell pepper and Maitake mushrooms?

  • Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, yet Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.

We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
6
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +476.9%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Maitake mushrooms
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +476.9%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
5
:
6
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +110%
Bell pepper
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%
Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
1
:
4
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Equal in Water - 90.37
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Maitake mushrooms
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
0
:
3
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Maitake mushrooms
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
2
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Bell pepper
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
Maitake mushrooms
84% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 0.86g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.17g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 4.64g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 20kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Fructose 1.12g 0g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 2.07g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 10mg 1mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.34mg 0.3mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 20mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 175mg 204mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 3mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.13mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.066mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.122mg 0.059mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.01mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.056mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.036mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.036mg 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.039mg 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.007mg 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.06mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.01mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.