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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +61.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 268% 22% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1647.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +370.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.056mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.218mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Salsify Opinion
Calories 20kcal 68kcal Salsify
Protein 0.86g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.17g
Vitamin C 80.4mg 4.6mg Bell pepper
Net carbs 2.94g 12.26g Salsify
Carbs 4.64g 15.36g Salsify
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Salsify
Calcium 10mg 47mg Salsify
Potassium 175mg 283mg Salsify
Iron 0.34mg 0.55mg Salsify
Sugar 2.4g 2.9g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Salsify
Copper 0.066mg 0.07mg Salsify
Zinc 0.13mg 0.3mg Salsify
Phosphorus 20mg 56mg Salsify
Sodium 3mg 16mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.19mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Salsify
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
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0.3µg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 15µg Salsify
Choline 5.5mg 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.003g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.074g Salsify
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
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Salsify
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
32%
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 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. 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.