Ginger vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ginger and bell peppers different?
- Ginger is higher in copper, magnesium, and potassium; however, bell peppers are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bell peppers is 84% higher.
- Ginger contains 5 times more choline than bell peppers. While ginger contains 28.8mg of choline, bell peppers contain only 5.5mg.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index (10) than bell peppers (32).
Ginger root, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw are the varieties used 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 | +330% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
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 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +423.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1508% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +341.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
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 | +1825% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 80.4mg | 84% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.066mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 175mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7.4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.224mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5.5mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 4.64g | 4% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 20kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 0.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.062g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 13mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.