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Olive oil vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Olive oil and Bell pepper?

  • Olive oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Olive oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 93% higher.
  • Olive oil has 238 times more Saturated Fat than Bell pepper. Olive oil has 13.808g of Saturated Fat, while Bell pepper has 0.058g.

We used Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
7
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17400%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Olive oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17400%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
8
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin E +3778.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +713.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Olive oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
Bell pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin E +3778.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +713.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
4
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Fats +58723.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Olive oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Fats +58723.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +911912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16872.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Olive oil
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +911912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16872.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.94g Bell pepper
Protein 0g 0.86g Bell pepper
Fats 100g 0.17g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 884kcal 20kcal Olive oil
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 0g 2.4g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 1mg 10mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.56mg 0.34mg Olive oil
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg Bell pepper
Potassium 1mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 2mg 3mg Olive oil
Zinc 0mg 0.13mg Bell pepper
Copper 0mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.37mg Olive oil
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.028mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 0µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 60.2µg 7.4µg Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0mg 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0mg 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0mg 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0mg 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 13.808g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 0.008g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 0.062g Olive oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Bell pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Olive oil
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.