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Russet potato vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Russet potato and Peppers?

  • Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 260% higher.
  • Russet potato has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Peppers. Russet potato has 0.38mg of Vitamin B5, while Peppers have 0.061mg.

We used Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Peppers, hot chili, 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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.237
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.237
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 B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +13%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +13%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

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%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 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.
Russet potato Peppers
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 Russet potato Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 7.96g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 2g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.2g Peppers
Carbs 21.44g 9.46g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 40kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 5.1g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 30mg 25mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 46mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 340mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.35mg 0.3mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 10IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 8.3mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.95mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.061mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.278mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 23µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.026mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.074mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.065mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.105mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.089mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.024mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.062mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.084mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Peppers
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
18%
Russet potato
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
22%
Peppers

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients
  2. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.