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Orange vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Orange and Bell pepper

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K in Bell pepper is higher than in Orange.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 30% more than Orange.
  • Orange contains 4 times more Calcium than Bell pepper. While Orange contains 40mg of Calcium, Bell pepper contains only 10mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Bell pepper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Orange
Orange
4
:
5
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +388%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Potassium - 175
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
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 +300%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +388%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
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.
Orange
Orange
4
:
6
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 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 B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
2
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Carbs +153.2%
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.86
Equal in Water - 93.89
Equal in Other - 0.44
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 Carbs +153.2%
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.86
Equal in Water - 93.89
Equal in Other - 0.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148%
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 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 -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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 Orange Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 2.94g Orange
Protein 0.94g 0.86g Orange
Fats 0.12g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 11.75g 4.64g Orange
Calories 47kcal 20kcal Orange
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 9.35g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Orange
Calcium 40mg 10mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 14mg 20mg Bell pepper
Potassium 181mg 175mg Orange
Sodium 0mg 3mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.13mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.045mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.025mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 53.2mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.057mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.099mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 30µg 10µg Orange
Vitamin K 0µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.015mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.024mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.047mg 0.039mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.04mg 0.036mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg 0.01mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.058g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.008g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
24%
Orange
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.