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Chinese cuisine vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chinese cuisine and bell peppers?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, selenium, iron, folate, and phosphorus, yet bell peppers are richer in vitamin C.
  • Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 76% higher.
  • Bell peppers contain less sodium.
  • Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index than chinese cuisine.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more IronIron +226.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1053.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +593.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +593.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +723.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3017.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%
Contains more OtherOther +243.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 +15112.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3335.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +963.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +68.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +103.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Chinese cuisine Bell pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 11.6mg 80.4mg 76%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 7.4µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Sodium 409mg 3mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.062g 14%
Protein 7.08g 0.86g 12%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.13mg 12%
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg 12%
Iron 1.11mg 0.34mg 10%
Folate 45µg 10µg 9%
Fats 5.3g 0.17g 8%
Phosphorus 76mg 20mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.099mg 7%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Choline 34.5mg 5.5mg 5%
Vitamin A 63µg 18µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.224mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.48mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.978g 0.058g 4%
Calories 105kcal 20kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.37mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 0.008g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.028mg 2%
Copper 0.049mg 0.066mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 7.29g 4.64g 1%
Magnesium 15mg 10mg 1%
Potassium 204mg 175mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1.12g 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Starch 1.82g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.122mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 2.94g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 2.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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%
Chinese cuisine
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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