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Bell pepper vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bell pepper and Tomato

  • Tomato has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.
  • Bell pepper has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Tomato. Bell pepper has 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Tomato has 0.08mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 more Iron +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Manganese - 0.114
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Manganese - 0.114

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin C +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 7.9
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 7.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Water - 94.52
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +22.3%
Equal in Glucose - 1.25
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +22.3%
Equal in Glucose - 1.25

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 2.69g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 0.88g Tomato
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Tomato
Carbs 4.64g 3.89g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 18kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.4g 2.63g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 0.34mg 0.27mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Tomato
Phosphorus 20mg 24mg Tomato
Potassium 175mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 3mg 5mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.17mg Tomato
Copper 0.066mg 0.059mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.114mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 370IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 80.4mg 13.7mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.037mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.019mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.089mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.08mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.4µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.006mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg 0.027mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.018mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg 0.025mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg 0.027mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.027mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.018mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.