Currant vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between currants and bell peppers?
- Currants are higher in fiber and iron, yet bell peppers are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 44% more.
- Currants have 3 times more calcium than bell peppers. While currants have 33mg of calcium, bell peppers have only 10mg.
- The amount of sugar in bell peppers is lower.
We used Currants, red and white, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw types in this article.
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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 | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +48.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 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 | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.61 g
Glucose:
3.22 g
Fructose:
3.53 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 | +454.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +177.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +215.2% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 80.4mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.224mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.7g | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.34mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 1.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 7.4µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 4.64g | 3% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 20kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
17%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)