Melon vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between melon and bell peppers?
- Melon has less vitamin C and vitamin A than bell peppers.
- Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 65% higher.
- Melon has 2 times more sugar than bell peppers. Melon has 5.69g of sugar, while bell peppers have 2.4g.
- Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index than melon.
We used Melons, casaba, 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +248.6% |
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 CholineCholine | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +196% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
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Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 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 | -56.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 80.4mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.224mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 7.4µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 4.64g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 175mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
11%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.