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Borage vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Borage and Bell pepper?

  • Borage is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, and Copper, yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 50% higher.
  • Borage has 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bell pepper. Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bell pepper has 18µg.

We used Borage, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw types in this 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +830%
Contains more Iron +870.6%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +168.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +830%
Contains more Iron +870.6%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +168.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +1035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.3%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Equal in Water - 93.89
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +109.3%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Borage Bell pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 2.94g Borage
Protein 1.8g 0.86g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.17g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 21kcal 20kcal Borage
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Borage
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 93mg 10mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.34mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 10mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 20mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 175mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.2mg 0.13mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.066mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.122mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 370IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 18µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 35mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.057mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.028mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.48mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 13µg 10µg Borage
Vitamin K 7.4µg 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 0.17g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.008g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.062g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Bell pepper
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
39%
Borage
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
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.

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.