Peppers vs Tomato - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peppers and Tomato different?
- Peppers have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin K than Tomato.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 254% higher.
- Peppers contain 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Tomato. While Peppers contain 0.09mg of Vitamin B2, Tomato contains only 0.019mg.
Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average are the varieties used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+80%
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Iron
+344.4%
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Magnesium
+127.3%
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Phosphorus
+91.7%
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Potassium
+43.5%
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Zinc
+76.5%
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Copper
+194.9%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Calcium
+80%
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Iron
+344.4%
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Magnesium
+127.3%
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Phosphorus
+91.7%
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Potassium
+43.5%
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Zinc
+76.5%
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Copper
+194.9%
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Sodium
-28.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+41.5%
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Vitamin E
+27.8%
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Vitamin C
+1670.1%
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Vitamin B1
+143.2%
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Vitamin B2
+373.7%
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Vitamin B3
+59.9%
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Vitamin B6
+247.5%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin K
+81%
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Vitamin B5
+45.9%
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Vitamin A
+41.5%
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Vitamin E
+27.8%
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Vitamin C
+1670.1%
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Vitamin B1
+143.2%
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Vitamin B2
+373.7%
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Vitamin B3
+59.9%
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Vitamin B6
+247.5%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin K
+81%
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Vitamin B5
+45.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+127.3%
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Carbs
+143.2%
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Other
+17.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 94.52
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Protein
+127.3%
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Carbs
+143.2%
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+17.6%
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Equal in Water - 94.52
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-25%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+31.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+181.8%
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Saturated Fat
-25%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+31.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+181.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.96g | 2.69g |
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| Protein | 2g | 0.88g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | |
| Carbs | 9.46g | 3.89g |
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| Calories | 40kcal | 18kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.37g |
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| Sugar | 5.1g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 46mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1179IU | 833IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 59µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin C | 242.5mg | 13.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.95mg | 0.594mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 7.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.027mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.018mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.014mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.031g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.083g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
90%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)