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Bell pepper vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bell pepper and Potato wedges

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, while Potato wedges has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 77% more than Potato wedges.
  • Bell pepper contains 8 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. While Bell pepper contains 2.4g of Sugar, Potato wedges contain only 0.3g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, sweet, green, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +335%
Contains more Potassium +125.1%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
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% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +335%
Contains more Potassium +125.1%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +449.6%
Contains more Other +195.5%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +449.6%
Contains more Other +195.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%

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 Potato wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 0.86g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.17g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 4.64g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 20kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.7g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 10mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.34mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 20mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 175mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 3mg 49mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 11.2mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.55g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bell pepper Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.492g)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.