Minestrone vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between minestrone and bell peppers
- Minestrone has more vitamin A, while bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Bell peppers cover your daily need for vitamin C, 89% more than minestrone.
- Minestrone contains 85 times more sodium than bell peppers. While minestrone contains 254mg 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 minestrone is 47.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +446.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +511.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.7% |
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Carbs
~4.64g
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Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | +3525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +641.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 80.4mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.224mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.062g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 0.86g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.008g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 4.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
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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
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.