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Smoothie vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoothie and bell peppers

  • Smoothie has more vitamin B12; however, bell peppers are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Bell peppers cover your daily vitamin C needs 62% more than smoothie.
  • Bell peppers contain less sugar.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoothie is 44, while the glycemic index of bell peppers is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +310%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +629.2%
Contains more IronIron +126.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +41.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%
~equal in Water ~93.89g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 80.4mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.224mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Copper 0.066mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 6%
Manganese 0.122mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 5%
Potassium 24mg 175mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 10mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Phosphorus 20mg 3%
Iron 0.15mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.48mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 2%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 20kcal 1%
Protein 1.22g 0.86g 1%
Carbs 8.16g 4.64g 1%
Sodium 29mg 3mg 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 2.94g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 2.4g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.058g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Bell pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
11%
Smoothie
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.