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Peppers vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peppers and Broccoli

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Peppers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 170% more than Broccoli.
  • Peppers have 4 times more Copper than Broccoli. Peppers have 0.174mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Peppers
Peppers
6
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Potassium - 316
Peppers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Potassium - 316

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.
Peppers
Peppers
5
:
5
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.3%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +610.5%
Peppers
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.3%
Contains more Folate +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +610.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
1
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Water - 89.3
Peppers
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
2
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011
Peppers
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 4.04g Peppers
Protein 2g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.2g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 9.46g 6.64g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 34kcal Peppers
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 5.1g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 18mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 1.2mg 0.73mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 340mg 316mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 33mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.174mg 0.049mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.21mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1179IU 623IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 31µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 242.5mg 89.2mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.071mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.639mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.175mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 14.3µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.074mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.105mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.089mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.024mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.084mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.041mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.039g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.011g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.038g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppers Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.