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Fruitcake vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruitcake and bell peppers

  • Fruitcake has more iron, fiber, and vitamin B2, while bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Bell peppers cover your daily need for vitamin C, 89% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 34 times more sodium than bell peppers. While fruitcake contains 101mg of sodium, bell peppers contain only 3mg.
  • Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bell peppers is 32, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more IronIron +508.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 EVitamin E +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15980%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +393.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +237.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1227.6%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more WaterWater +271.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 +52400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5259.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.5mg 80.4mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.062g 22%
Iron 2.07mg 0.34mg 22%
Carbs 61.6g 4.64g 19%
Calories 324kcal 20kcal 15%
Fats 9.1g 0.17g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.224mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.008g 10%
Fiber 3.7g 1.7g 8%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.058g 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 7.4µg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.028mg 5%
Protein 2.9g 0.86g 4%
Sodium 101mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.37mg 4%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.122mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 0µg 4%
Folate 20µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.099mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 10mg 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.48mg 2%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Potassium 153mg 175mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 18µg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.13mg 1%
Choline 8.9mg 5.5mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.057mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 2.94g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 2.4g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.