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Bell pepper vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bell pepper and Water chestnuts

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, while Water chestnuts has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 85% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 25 times less Vitamin K than Bell pepper. Bell pepper contains 7.4µg of Vitamin K, while Water chestnuts contain 0.3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw.

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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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
8
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +215%
Contains more Potassium +233.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +171.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +215%
Contains more Potassium +233.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +171.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
7
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1910%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +60%
Bell pepper
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%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1910%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
3
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +415.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +415.9%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
1
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 0.86g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.64g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 20kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 4.8g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 10mg 11mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.34mg 0.06mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 20mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 175mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 3mg 14mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.066mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.122mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 80.4mg 4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 10µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 7.4µg 0.3µg Bell pepper
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
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.002g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.043g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Water chestnuts
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.