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Spread vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spread and bell peppers?

  • Spread is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and vitamin B2, yet bell peppers are richer in vitamin C.
  • Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 89% higher.
  • Bell peppers contain less cholesterol.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index than bell peppers.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Peppers, sweet, 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.
Spread
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 +20%
Contains more IronIron +132.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains more ZincZinc +684.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.2%

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.
Spread
9
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 0% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1032.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +362.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
4
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +790.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.3%
Contains more OtherOther +531.8%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4037.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg 89%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Sodium 1013mg 3mg 44%
Saturated fat 5.977g 0.058g 27%
Fats 17.34g 0.17g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 0.008g 19%
Selenium 9.7µg 0µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.062g 17%
Protein 7.66g 0.86g 14%
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg 13%
Calories 235kcal 20kcal 11%
Choline 62.3mg 5.5mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.057mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.37mg 9%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.224mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.48mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.028mg 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.066mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.099mg 7%
Iron 0.79mg 0.34mg 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.7g 6%
Phosphorus 59mg 20mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 7.4µg 5%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.122mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Carbs 11.94g 4.64g 2%
Potassium 110mg 175mg 2%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Vitamin A 26µg 18µg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 2.94g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 10mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Bell pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.919g)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.