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Bell pepper vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bell pepper and Red leaf lettuce

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Folate.
  • Red leaf lettuce covers your daily Vitamin K needs 111% more than Bell pepper.
  • Red leaf lettuce has 22 times less Vitamin C than Bell pepper. Bell pepper has 80.4mg of Vitamin C, while Red leaf lettuce has 3.7mg.
  • Red leaf lettuce contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
8
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 187

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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
4
:
6
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2073%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin A +1924.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +1795.9%
Bell pepper
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%
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2073%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin A +1924.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +1795.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
1
:
4
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Contains more Fats +29.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 95.64
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Contains more Fats +29.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 95.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
1
:
2
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Red leaf lettuce
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
0
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +480%
Contains more Fructose +300%
Bell pepper
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
Red leaf lettuce
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +480%
Contains more Fructose +300%

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 Red leaf lettuce
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 Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 1.36g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 1.33g Red leaf lettuce
Fats 0.17g 0.22g Red leaf lettuce
Carbs 4.64g 2.26g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 16kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g 0.28g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 0.48g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 33mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 0.34mg 1.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Red leaf lettuce
Phosphorus 20mg 28mg Red leaf lettuce
Potassium 175mg 187mg Red leaf lettuce
Sodium 3mg 25mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Copper 0.066mg 0.028mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.203mg Red leaf lettuce
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 370IU 7492IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 375µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.15mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 3.7mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.064mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.077mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.321mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.144mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.1mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 36µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin K 7.4µg 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.022mg Red leaf lettuce
Threonine 0.036mg 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.038mg Red leaf lettuce
Leucine 0.036mg 0.07mg Red leaf lettuce
Lysine 0.039mg 0.045mg Red leaf lettuce
Methionine 0.007mg 0.016mg Red leaf lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.067mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Histidine 0.01mg 0.019mg Red leaf lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.005g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.072g Red leaf lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Red leaf lettuce
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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/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.