Bell pepper vs Zucchini - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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

Bell pepper

2

:

6

Zucchini

Contains more Copper +24.5%

Contains less Sodium -62.5%

Contains more Calcium +60%

Contains more Potassium +49.1%

Contains more Magnesium +80%

Contains more Zinc +146.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +90%

Equal in Iron - 0.37

Bell pepper

Zucchini

Contains more Copper +24.5%

Contains less Sodium -62.5%

Contains more Calcium +60%

Contains more Potassium +49.1%

Contains more Magnesium +80%

Contains more Zinc +146.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +90%

Equal in Iron - 0.37

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

Bell pepper

7

:

3

Zucchini

Contains more Vitamin C +349.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +85%

Contains more Vitamin E +208.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +72.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.1%

Contains more Folate, total +140%

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451

Bell pepper

Zucchini

Contains more Vitamin C +349.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +85%

Contains more Vitamin E +208.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +72.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.1%

Contains more Folate, total +140%

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is

Vitamin Summary Score

40

15

Mineral Summary Score

6

9

Macronutrients Comparison

Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Protein

5%

7%

Carbohydrates

5%

3%

Fats

1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in glycemic index
Lower in Sugars
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low glycemic index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)

Which food contains less Sugars?

Bell pepper contains less Sugars (difference - 0.1g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)

Which food is cheaper?

Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	20	17
Protein	0.86	1.21
Fats	0.17	0.32
Vitamin C	80.4	17.9
Carbs	4.64	3.11
Cholesterol	0	0
Vitamin D	0	0
Iron	0.34	0.37
Calcium	10	16
Potassium	175	261
Magnesium	10	18
Sugars	2.4	2.5
Fiber	1.7	1
Copper	0.066	0.053
Zinc	0.13	0.32
Starch	0	0
Phosphorus	20	38
Sodium	3	8
Vitamin A	370	200
Vitamin E	0.37	0.12
Vitamin D	0	0
Vitamin B1	0.057	0.045
Vitamin B2	0.028	0.094
Vitamin B3	0.48	0.451
Vitamin B5	0.099	0.204
Vitamin B6	0.224	0.163
Vitamin B12	0	0
Vitamin K	7.4	4.3
Folate, total	10	24
Folic acid (B9)	0	0
Trans Fat	0	0
Saturated Fat	0.058	0.084
Monounsaturated Fat	0.008	0.011
Polyunsaturated fat	0.062	0.091
Tryptophan	0.012	0.01
Threonine	0.036	0.029
Isoleucine	0.024	0.044
Leucine	0.036	0.071
Lysine	0.039	0.067
Methionine	0.007	0.018
Phenylalanine	0.092	0.043
Valine	0.036	0.054
Histidine	0.01	0.026
Fructose	1.12	1.38