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Mandarin orange vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mandarin orange and Bell pepper

  • Mandarin orange contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K than Bell pepper.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 60% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 4 times less Sugar than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange contains 10.58g of Sugar, while Bell pepper contains 2.4g.

The food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw 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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
4
:
5
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +212.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20
Equal in Potassium - 175
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +212.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20
Equal in Potassium - 175

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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
5
:
5
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +85%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Bell pepper
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 A +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +85%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
2
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +187.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.86
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +187.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
0
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.062
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.062

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
0
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Sucrose +5400%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +114.3%
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Bell pepper
5% 49% 47%
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 Sucrose +5400%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +114.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 2.94g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.86g Bell pepper
Fats 0.31g 0.17g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 4.64g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 20kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 1.12g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 20mg
Potassium 166mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 2mg 3mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.13mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.042mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.039mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 370IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 18µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 26.7mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.057mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.099mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 16µg 10µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.016mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.028mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.032mg 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.002mg 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.021mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.011mg 0.01mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.058g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.008g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.062g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
17%
Mandarin orange
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.