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Salsify vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salsify and Bell pepper

  • Salsify has more Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 84% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Salsify. Salsify contains 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Bell pepper contains 0.028mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +61.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 268% 22% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1647.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.057mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.224mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 ProteinProtein +217.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
45% 6% 48%
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 -29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +166.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Bell pepper Opinion
Calories 68kcal 20kcal Salsify
Protein 2.73g 0.86g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.17g
Vitamin C 4.6mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Net carbs 12.26g 2.94g Salsify
Carbs 15.36g 4.64g Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Salsify
Calcium 47mg 10mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 175mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.34mg Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.13mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 20mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 3mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.21mg 0.122mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.028mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.099mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 0.3µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Folate 15µg 10µg Salsify
Choline 25.9mg 5.5mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.058g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.062g Salsify
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
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Bell pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
13%
Salsify
32%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.