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Bell pepper vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bell peppers and nutmeg different?

  • Bell peppers are richer in vitamin C, while nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for saturated fat, 129% more than bell peppers.
  • Bell peppers contain 27 times more vitamin C than nutmeg. Bell peppers contain 80.4mg of vitamin C, while nutmeg contains 3mg.
  • Bell peppers are lower in saturated fat.
  • Bell peppers have a higher glycemic index (32) than nutmeg (0).

Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground types were used 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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1730%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +794.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1456.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1553.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +965%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2277%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2580%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +507%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1407.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +579.1%
Contains more FatsFats +21258.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +962.3%
Contains more OtherOther +429.5%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.122mg 2.9mg 121%
Saturated fat 0.058g 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.066mg 1.027mg 107%
Vitamin C 80.4mg 3mg 86%
Fiber 1.7g 20.8g 76%
Fats 0.17g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 10mg 183mg 41%
Iron 0.34mg 3.04mg 34%
Phosphorus 20mg 213mg 28%
Calories 20kcal 525kcal 25%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.346mg 24%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.15mg 18%
Folate 10µg 76µg 17%
Calcium 10mg 184mg 17%
Carbs 4.64g 49.29g 15%
Protein 0.86g 5.84g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 3.22g 8%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0µg 6%
Potassium 175mg 350mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.299mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.16mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.35g 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 2%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Choline 5.5mg 8.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 5µg 1%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 2.94g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.4g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.