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Potato wedges vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Bell pepper

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Bell pepper have more Vitamin C.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 77% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 181 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Bell pepper. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Bell pepper contains only 0.008g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Potato wedges are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 +50%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +335%
Contains more Potassium +125.1%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +335%
Contains more Potassium +125.1%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%

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 B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +617.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +617.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +449.6%
Contains more Other +195.5%
Contains more Water +37.5%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +449.6%
Contains more Other +195.5%
Contains more Water +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.94g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.86g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.17g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 4.64g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 20kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 0.3g 2.4g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.7g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 10mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.34mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 20mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 175mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.37mg 0.13mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 11.2mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.057mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.48mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.224mg Potato wedges
Folate 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.008g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.062g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Bell pepper
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
15%
Potato wedges
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.492g)
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.