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Peppers vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppers and Bell pepper

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K in Peppers are higher than in Bell pepper.
  • Peppers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 180% more than Bell pepper.
  • Peppers contain 4 times more Iron than Bell pepper. While Peppers contain 1.2mg of Iron, Bell pepper contains only 0.34mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Bell pepper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +163.6%
Contains more Manganese +94.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +163.6%
Contains more Manganese +94.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%

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 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132.6%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.9%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Water - 93.89
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +132.6%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.9%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 2.94g Peppers
Protein 2g 0.86g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 4.64g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 20kcal Peppers
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 5.1g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 18mg 10mg Peppers
Iron 1.2mg 0.34mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 20mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 175mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.13mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.066mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.122mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg Peppers
Vitamin A 1179IU 370IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 18µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.37mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 80.4mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.057mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.028mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.48mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.224mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 10µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 7.4µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.012mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg 0.036mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.024mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg 0.036mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.039mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg 0.007mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.036mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.01mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.058g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.008g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.062g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.