Spaghetti vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti and bell peppers
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, and phosphorus; however, bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for bell peppers is 89% higher.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than bell peppers.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +292.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +574.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +447.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +565.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1537.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.01 g
Sucrose:
0.09 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.03 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.4 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +22.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2800% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3633.3% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.4mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.224mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 0g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 0.86g | 10% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 4.64g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 20kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7.4µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 175mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.062g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
3%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)