Bell pepper vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between bell peppers and salsa
- Bell peppers have more vitamin C and vitamin B6, while salsa has more iron.
- Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 85% higher.
- Salsa contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than bell peppers. Bell peppers contain 0.224mg of vitamin B6, while salsa contains 0.149mg.
- The amount of sodium in bell peppers is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +558.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1910% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.6% |
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Water
~89.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 4mg | 85% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.24mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 430mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.122mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 270mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.096mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 36kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.86g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 28µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.64g | 7g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.94g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.058g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.107g | 0% |
| 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% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)