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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 pepper?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains less Cholesterol.

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
Spread
6
:
4
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Zinc +684.6%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +369.2%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Zinc +684.6%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +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
Spread
7
:
5
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin E +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +362.5%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Bell pepper
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 E +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +362.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
4
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +790.7%
Contains more Fats +10100%
Contains more Carbs +157.3%
Contains more Other +531.8%
Contains more Water +55.8%
Spread
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
Bell pepper
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 +790.7%
Contains more Fats +10100%
Contains more Carbs +157.3%
Contains more Other +531.8%
Contains more Water +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4037.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4037.1%
Contains less Saturated 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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 2.94g Spread
Protein 7.66g 0.86g Spread
Fats 17.34g 0.17g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 4.64g Spread
Calories 235kcal 20kcal Spread
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 0g 2.4g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 12mg 10mg Spread
Iron 0.79mg 0.34mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 59mg 20mg Spread
Potassium 110mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 1013mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 1.02mg 0.13mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0.066mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 9.7µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 18µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.37mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.057mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.028mg Spread
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.48mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.099mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 2µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.012mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg 0.036mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.024mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg 0.036mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg 0.039mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.007mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.092mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg 0.036mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg 0.01mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 5.977g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.008g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.062g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Bell pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
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 contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.919g)
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. 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.