Chicory vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicory and bell peppers
- Chicory has more folate and fiber; however, bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bell peppers is 86% higher.
- Bell peppers have 4 times less folate than chicory. Chicory has 37µg of folate, while bell peppers have 10µg.
- Bell peppers have a higher glycemic index than chicory.
Food types used in this article are Chicory, witloof, 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 CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +46.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.86g
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Water
~93.89g
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Other
~0.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 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 | -58.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 80.4mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.224mg | 14% |
| Folate | 37µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 211mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4g | 4.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.9g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)
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.