Bell pepper vs Yam - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bell pepper and Yam
- Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, however Yam has more Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 70% higher.
- Yam has 5 times less Sugar than Bell pepper. Bell pepper has 2.4g of Sugar, while Yam has 0.5g.
Food types used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Yam, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Calcium
+70%
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Iron
+58.8%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Phosphorus
+175%
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Potassium
+366.3%
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Zinc
+84.6%
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Copper
+169.7%
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-66.7%
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Calcium
+70%
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Iron
+58.8%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Phosphorus
+175%
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Potassium
+366.3%
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Zinc
+84.6%
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Copper
+169.7%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+168.1%
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Vitamin C
+370.2%
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Vitamin K
+221.7%
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Vitamin B1
+96.5%
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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+15%
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Vitamin B5
+217.2%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
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Folate
+130%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.35
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Vitamin A
+168.1%
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Vitamin C
+370.2%
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Vitamin K
+221.7%
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Vitamin B1
+96.5%
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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+15%
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Vitamin B5
+217.2%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
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Folate
+130%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.35
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+34.9%
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Protein
+77.9%
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Carbs
+500.9%
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+86.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
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0.44 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
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0.82 g
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Water
+34.9%
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Protein
+77.9%
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Carbs
+500.9%
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+86.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.3%
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Saturated Fat
-36.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.062 g
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.076 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.3%
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Saturated Fat
-36.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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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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Net carbs | 2.94g | 23.78g |
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Protein | 0.86g | 1.53g |
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Fats | 0.17g | 0.17g | |
Carbs | 4.64g | 27.88g |
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Calories | 20kcal | 118kcal |
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Fructose | 1.12g |
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Sugar | 2.4g | 0.5g |
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Fiber | 1.7g | 4.1g |
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Calcium | 10mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.34mg | 0.54mg |
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Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 20mg | 55mg |
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Potassium | 175mg | 816mg |
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Sodium | 3mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.24mg |
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Copper | 0.066mg | 0.178mg |
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Vitamin A | 370IU | 138IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 17.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.112mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.552mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 0.314mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.293mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 23µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 2.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.054mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0.052mg |
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Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.096mg |
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Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.059mg |
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Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.021mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0.071mg |
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Valine | 0.036mg | 0.062mg |
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Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.034mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.058g | 0.037g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.076g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

25%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
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 - 6mg)
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.