Lettuce vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lettuce and bell peppers?
- Lettuce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, iron, and manganese, yet bell peppers are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 141% higher.
- Lettuce has 17 times more vitamin K than bell peppers. Lettuce has 126.3µg of vitamin K, while bell peppers have 7.4µg.
We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +1955.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1606.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +773.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.7% |
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Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +222.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +160.5% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 7.4µg | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 80.4mg | 79% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 18µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.224mg | 10% |
| Folate | 38µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 4.64g | 1% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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
45%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.