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Bell pepper vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bell pepper and Salsify

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, while Salsify has more Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 84% higher.
  • Salsify contains 25 times less Vitamin K than Bell pepper. Bell pepper contains 7.4µg of Vitamin K, while Salsify contains 0.3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 -81.3%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.07
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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 E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
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% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +217.4%
Contains more Carbs +231%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +217.4%
Contains more Carbs +231%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 0.86g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.17g
Carbs 4.64g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 20kcal 68kcal Salsify
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 2.9g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 10mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.34mg 0.55mg Salsify
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Salsify
Phosphorus 20mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 175mg 283mg Salsify
Sodium 3mg 16mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.066mg 0.07mg Salsify
Manganese 0.122mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.19mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 4.6mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.056mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.392mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.218mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 15µg Salsify
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0.3µg 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 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.003g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Salsify
Low Fats diet Equal
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
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)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.