Porridge vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between porridge and bell peppers?
- Porridge is richer in iron, calcium, and selenium, yet bell peppers are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 89% higher.
- Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index than porridge.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Peppers, sweet, green, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +770% |
Contains more IronIron | +1000% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +993.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +65% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1750% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1623.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.4mg | 89% |
Iron | 3.74mg | 0.34mg | 43% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.224mg | 16% |
Calcium | 87mg | 10mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7.4µg | 6% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 1.7g | 5% |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 0µg | 5% |
Potassium | 16mg | 175mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
Calories | 50kcal | 20kcal | 2% |
Carbs | 10.52g | 4.64g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
Protein | 1.44g | 0.86g | 1% |
Folate | 12µg | 10µg | 1% |
Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
Magnesium | 5mg | 10mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.21g | 0.17g | 0% |
Net carbs | 10.02g | 2.94g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.03g | 2.4g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Sodium | 6mg | 3mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.058g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.008g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.062g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.07mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +23.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.9% |