Broccoli vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broccoli and bell peppers
- The amount of vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A in broccoli is higher than in bell peppers.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 79% more than bell peppers.
- Broccoli contains 6 times more folate than bell peppers. While broccoli contains 63µg of folate, bell peppers contain only 10µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +478.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1273% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +530% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +227.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.7% |
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Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +136.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +64.7% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.11g
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 7.4µg | 79% |
| Folate | 63µg | 10µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 80.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.099mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.34mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 0.86g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.224mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 175mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 5.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 4.64g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
59%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)