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Edamame vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edamame and Bell pepper

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 83% more than Edamame.
  • Bell pepper contains 31 times less Folate than Edamame. Edamame contains 311µg of Folate, while Bell pepper contains 10µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Edamame
Edamame
9
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +530%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +745%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains more Zinc +953.8%
Contains more Copper +422.7%
Contains more Manganese +739.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +530%
Contains more Iron +567.6%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +745%
Contains more Potassium +149.1%
Contains more Zinc +953.8%
Contains more Copper +422.7%
Contains more Manganese +739.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
Edamame
Edamame
7
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin E +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299%
Contains more Folate +3010%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299%
Contains more Folate +3010%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
4
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +1284.9%
Contains more Fats +2958.8%
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Water +29%
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 Protein +1284.9%
Contains more Fats +2958.8%
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Water +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3377.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 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 +15925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3377.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
3
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +918.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +833.3%
Edamame
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Bell pepper
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +918.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +833.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 2.94g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.86g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.17g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 4.64g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 20kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g 0g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.18g 2.4g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 1.7g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 10mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.34mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 10mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 20mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 175mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 1.37mg 0.13mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.066mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.122mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.37mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.057mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.028mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.48mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.099mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 311µg 10µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 7.4µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.012mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.036mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.024mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.036mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.039mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.007mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.092mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.036mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.01mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.058g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.008g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.062g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.562g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.