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Nopales vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nopales and Bell pepper?

  • Nopales are richer in Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% higher.
  • Nopales have 16 times more Calcium than Bell pepper. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Bell pepper has 10mg.

We used Nopales, 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 Calcium +1540%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +274.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1540%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +274.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +26.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +764.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +764.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.5%
Contains more Other +159.1%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Equal in Water - 93.89
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +53.5%
Contains more Other +159.1%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 2.94g Bell pepper
Protein 1.32g 0.86g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 3.33g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 16kcal 20kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 1.15g 2.4g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 1.7g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 10mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.34mg Nopales
Magnesium 52mg 10mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Bell pepper
Potassium 257mg 175mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.25mg 0.13mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.457mg 0.122mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 370IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 18µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 9.3mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.028mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.099mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 3µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 5.3µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.012mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg 0.036mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.024mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg 0.036mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg 0.039mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg 0.007mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.059mg 0.036mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg 0.01mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.058g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.008g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
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)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.