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Peppers vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peppers and Russet potato?

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 260% higher.
  • Peppers have 59 times more Vitamin A RAE than Russet potato. Peppers have 59µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato has 1µg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.228
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.228
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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 +11690%
Contains more Vitamin E +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2821.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +615%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +13%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11690%
Contains more Vitamin E +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2821.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +615%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +13%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Contains more Other +125%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.9%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 2g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.2g 0.13g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 40kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 5.1g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.2mg 1.07mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 46mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 340mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 7mg 14mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.107mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.228mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 1179IU 10IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 1µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.07mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 8.3mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.067mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.048mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 23µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.074mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.105mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.089mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.024mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.084mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.041mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.032g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.003g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.054g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppers Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.