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Peppers vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peppers and Potato wedges

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, while Potato wedges are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Peppers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 257% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 +20%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2065.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2065.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +116.7%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +116.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13090.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.2g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 9.46g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 40kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 5.1g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.5g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 18mg 15mg Peppers
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 340mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 7mg 49mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg Peppers
Vitamin A 1179IU 0IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 11.2mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.04mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.55g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.102g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.