Bell pepper vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Bell pepper and Yam
- Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, however, Yam is higher in Potassium, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
- Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 76% more than Yam.
- Yam contains 5 times less Sugar than Bell pepper. Bell pepper contains 2.4g of Sugar, while Yam contains 0.49g.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.
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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 SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +282.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.1% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +564.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +203.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +221.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +194.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +492.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.7% |
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +60% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.06g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 0.86g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 12.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.94g | 23.58g |
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| Carbs | 4.64g | 27.48g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 175mg | 670mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 2.4g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 370IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.122mg | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.028mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 5.5mg | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.058g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.036mg | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.033mg |
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| Fructose | 1.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.