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Bell pepper vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bell peppers and cayenne pepper

  • Bell peppers contain less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B3 than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 825% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1050.9%
Contains more IronIron +2194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +465.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1807.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1365%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1539.3%
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.
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% 6% 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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11461.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7962.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1712.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +985.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +960%
Contains more CholineCholine +836.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~76.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +1066.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1296.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10058.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1120.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1272.7%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13400%

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 Cayenne pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 18µg 2081µg 229%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 29.83mg 196%
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 2.45mg 171%
Fiber 1.7g 27.2g 102%
Iron 0.34mg 7.8mg 93%
Manganese 0.122mg 2mg 82%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.919mg 69%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 80.3µg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 8.37g 55%
Potassium 175mg 2014mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 8.701mg 51%
Phosphorus 20mg 293mg 39%
Magnesium 10mg 152mg 34%
Copper 0.066mg 0.373mg 34%
Fats 0.17g 17.27g 26%
Folate 10µg 106µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.328mg 23%
Protein 0.86g 12.01g 22%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.48mg 21%
Carbs 4.64g 56.63g 17%
Selenium 0µg 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 0.058g 3.26g 15%
Calories 20kcal 318kcal 15%
Calcium 10mg 148mg 14%
Choline 5.5mg 51.5mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 2.75g 7%
Vitamin C 80.4mg 76.4mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 2%
Sodium 3mg 30mg 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 2.94g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 2.4g 10.34g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Bell pepper
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.