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Bell pepper vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bell pepper and Thyme

  • Bell pepper has less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 214% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Thyme, fresh.

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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 -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +3950%
Contains more Iron +5032.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Potassium +248%
Contains more Zinc +1292.3%
Contains more Copper +740.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309%
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 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +3950%
Contains more Iron +5032.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Potassium +248%
Contains more Zinc +1292.3%
Contains more Copper +740.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309%

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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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
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 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +44.2%
Contains more Protein +546.5%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Carbs +426.9%
Contains more Other +627.3%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +44.2%
Contains more Protein +546.5%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Carbs +426.9%
Contains more Other +627.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +758.1%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +758.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 0.86g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.17g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 4.64g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 20kcal 101kcal Thyme
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Thyme
Fiber 1.7g 14g Thyme
Calcium 10mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 0.34mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 10mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 20mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 175mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 3mg 9mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.066mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.122mg 1.719mg Thyme
Vitamin A 370IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.048mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 10µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.036mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.036mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.039mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.467g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Thyme
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
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.