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Bell pepper vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bell pepper and Chili pepper

  • Bell pepper has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 70% more.
  • Bell pepper is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +115%
Contains more Potassium +84%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.3%
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 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +115%
Contains more Potassium +84%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.3%
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 A +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.9%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.2%
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.9%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +95.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +95.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.5%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 0.86g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.17g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 4.64g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 20kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 5.3g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 14mg Chili pepper
Iron 0.34mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 20mg 43mg Chili pepper
Potassium 175mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 3mg 9mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.066mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 370IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 10µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.036mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.036mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.039mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.007mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.062mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.01mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Chili pepper
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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.