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 IronIron | +25.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +486.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +125.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
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Protein
~0.88g
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Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +287.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +22.3% |
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Starch
~0g
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Glucose
~1.25g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 0.86g | 0.88g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 13.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.94g | 2.69g |
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| Carbs | 4.64g | 3.89g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Potassium | 175mg | 237mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 2.4g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.059mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 370IU | 833IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.122mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.594mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 7.9µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 5.5mg | 6.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.058g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.083g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.027mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.036mg | 0.018mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 1.12g | 1.37g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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