Potato vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Potato and Bell pepper?
- Potato is higher in Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin C.
- Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.
- Potato has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Bell pepper. While Potato has 0.376mg of Vitamin B5, Bell pepper has only 0.099mg.
We used Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Peppers, sweet, green, raw types 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +169.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +737.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +270% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 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 | -41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +166.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.062g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.44 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +263.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +163.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +229.4% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 93kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 0.86g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 80.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.95g | 2.94g |
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| Carbs | 21.15g | 4.64g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 535mg | 175mg |
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| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g | 2.4g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.13mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 370IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.37mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.122mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 7.4µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 14.8mg | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.058g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.062g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.024mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.092mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.036mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.01mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g | 1.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.