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Bell pepper vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bell pepper and Purslane

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Purslane is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 66% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Bell pepper. Bell pepper has 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Purslane has 0.073mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Purslane, 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 -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +182.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +148.4%
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 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +182.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +148.4%
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 C +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Protein +136%
Contains more Fats +111.8%
Contains more Other +209.1%
Equal in Water - 92.86
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Protein +136%
Contains more Fats +111.8%
Contains more Other +209.1%
Equal in Water - 92.86

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 0.86g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.17g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 4.64g 3.39g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 20kcal
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Purslane
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.34mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 10mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 20mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 175mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 3mg 45mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.17mg Purslane
Copper 0.066mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.122mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 370IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 21mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.047mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.48mg
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.073mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 12µg Purslane
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 Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.