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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.
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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 B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +217.4%
Contains more Carbs +231%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
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 Protein +217.4%
Contains more Carbs +231%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 2.94g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 0.86g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.17g
Carbs 15.36g 4.64g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 20kcal Salsify
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.9g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 10mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.34mg Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 20mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 175mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 0.13mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.122mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Salsify
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 4.6mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
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
Folate 15µg 10µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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 0.041g 0.058g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.062g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Bell pepper
Low Fats diet Equal
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
13%
Salsify
34%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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.