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Mackerel vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Bell pepper

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Bell pepper.
  • Bell pepper contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +361.8%
Contains more Magnesium +870%
Contains more Phosphorus +1290%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains more Zinc +623.1%
Contains more Copper +42.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +510%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +361.8%
Contains more Magnesium +870%
Contains more Phosphorus +1290%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains more Zinc +623.1%
Contains more Copper +42.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +510%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20000%
Contains more Folate +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 B1 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20000%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2673.3%
Contains more Fats +10376.5%
Contains more Other +1052.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +76.3%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 Protein +2673.3%
Contains more Fats +10376.5%
Contains more Other +1052.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +76.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6835.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6835.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.94g Bell pepper
Protein 23.85g 0.86g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.17g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 262kcal 20kcal Mackerel
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 15mg 10mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.34mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 10mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 20mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 175mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.94mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.066mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 51.6µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 18µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 0.4mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.057mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.028mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.48mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.099mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.224mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.012mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.024mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.039mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.007mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.092mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.01mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.058g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.008g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.062g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.