Cereal vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cereal and bell peppers
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and manganese, while bell peppers have more vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 519% higher.
- Bell peppers contain 265 times less sodium than cereal. Cereal contains 795mg of sodium, while bell peppers contain 3mg.
- Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bell peppers is 32, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9917.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5746.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +285% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 | +4422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10931.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13721.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6070.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2572.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +604.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +535.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1771.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +406.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2383.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +471% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 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 SucroseSucrose | +8754.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +329.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +330.8% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.057mg | 519% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.224mg | 443% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.34mg | 422% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.028mg | 296% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.48mg | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 18µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.13mg | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 80.4mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 3mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.122mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 4.64g | 27% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 20kcal | 18% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 0.86g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7.4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.062g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 175mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
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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
371%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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