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Cheese vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheese and Bell pepper

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Bell pepper has more Vitamin C.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7000%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +351.9%

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.
Cheese
Cheese
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 268% 22% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +713.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +208.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +2559.3%
Contains more FatsFats +19494.1%
Contains more OtherOther +743.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +153.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
45% 6% 48%
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 +115475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2191.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
5% 49% 47%
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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +346.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Bell pepper Opinion
Calories 404kcal 20kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 0.86g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.17g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Net carbs 3.09g 2.94g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 4.64g Bell pepper
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 10mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 175mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.14mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Sugar 0.48g 2.4g Cheese
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Copper 0.03mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Zinc 3.64mg 0.13mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 20mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 3mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 1242IU 370IU Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 18µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.37mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 28.5µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.028mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.099mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Folate 27µg 10µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Bell pepper
Choline 16.5mg 5.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.008g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.062g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.012mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.036mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.024mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.036mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.039mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.007mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.092mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.036mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.01mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 1.12g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Bell pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cheese
32%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.