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Bell pepper vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bell pepper and Mandarin orange

  • Mandarin orange contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K than Bell pepper.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 60% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Bell pepper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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
5
:
4
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +212.8%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20
Equal in Potassium - 166
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +212.8%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20
Equal in Potassium - 166

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
:
5
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin E +85%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +85%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +187.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.81
Equal in Water - 85.17
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +187.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.81
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
0
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.065
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.065

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
0
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Sucrose +5400%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +114.3%
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
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +5400%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +114.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.86g 0.81g Bell pepper
Fats 0.17g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 4.64g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 20kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 1.12g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 2.4g 10.58g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 10mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.34mg 0.15mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 20mg
Potassium 175mg 166mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.13mg 0.07mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.066mg 0.042mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.039mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 370IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.2mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 26.7mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.376mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.078mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.002mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg 0.016mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.017mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg 0.028mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg 0.032mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg 0.002mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.018mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.021mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.