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Sardine vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and bell peppers

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while bell peppers have more vitamin C.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bell peppers is lower.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of bell peppers is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.9%
Contains more IronIron +758.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +907.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%

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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +548.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +184.6%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +2762.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6635.3%
Contains more OtherOther +881.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +57.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +48262.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8203.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0µg 96%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg 89%
Phosphorus 490mg 20mg 67%
Protein 24.62g 0.86g 48%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 10mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.062g 34%
Iron 2.92mg 0.34mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.48mg 30%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.17g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.028mg 15%
Sodium 307mg 3mg 13%
Choline 75mg 5.5mg 13%
Copper 0.186mg 0.066mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.099mg 11%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.13mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.37mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.008g 10%
Calories 208kcal 20kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.058g 7%
Potassium 397mg 175mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 7.4µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.224mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 18µg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.64g 2%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.122mg 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.94g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.4g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $6.7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.