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Bell pepper vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bell peppers and muffin?

  • Bell peppers are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet muffin is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, manganese, and iron.
  • Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 88% more.
  • Bell peppers have 6 times more vitamin B6 than muffin. While bell peppers have 0.224mg of vitamin B6, muffin has only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bell peppers is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bell peppers is lower.

We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +282.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +630%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +374.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +429.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
Contains more CholineCholine +1581.8%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +276.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.1%
Contains more FatsFats +9352.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1042.2%
Contains more OtherOther +236.4%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12969.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +25363.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.23g
~equal in Fructose ~1.21g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Muffin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin C 80.4mg 0.9mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 39.2µg 27%
Fats 0.17g 16.07g 24%
Calories 20kcal 375kcal 18%
Phosphorus 20mg 146mg 18%
Choline 5.5mg 92.5mg 16%
Carbs 4.64g 53g 16%
Selenium 0µg 8.2µg 15%
Manganese 0.122mg 0.449mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.04mg 14%
Sodium 3mg 336mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.058g 2.844g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 4.822g 12%
Iron 0.34mg 1.3mg 12%
Folate 10µg 48µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.163mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.168mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 1.63mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 0.86g 4.49g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.47mg 7%
Starch 0g 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.418mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 44mg 3%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.37mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g 2%
Potassium 175mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 2.94g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 2.4g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin A 18µg 21µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.128mg 0%
Fructose 1.12g 1.21g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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