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Sweet and sour vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sweet and sour and bell peppers

  • Sweet and sour has more manganese, while bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Bell peppers cover your daily need for vitamin C, 80% more than sweet and sour.
  • Sweet and sour contains 124 times more sodium than bell peppers. While sweet and sour contains 371mg of sodium, bell peppers contain only 3mg.
  • Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bell peppers is 32, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
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 CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +523.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.8%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
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 CVitamin C +824.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3600%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.099mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 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 CarbsCarbs +723.7%
Contains more OtherOther +177.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.5%
Contains more FatsFats +750%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet and sour 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet and sour Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 8.7mg 80.4mg 80%
Manganese 0.761mg 0.122mg 28%
Sodium 371mg 3mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.224mg 13%
Carbs 38.22g 4.64g 11%
Calories 150kcal 20kcal 7%
Fiber 0.1g 1.7g 6%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 7.4µg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 18µg 2%
Phosphorus 7mg 20mg 2%
Iron 0.21mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 0.48mg 2%
Potassium 99mg 175mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.028mg 1%
Protein 0.27g 0.86g 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Choline 2.4mg 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.057mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.066mg 1%
Fats 0.02g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 38.12g 2.94g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 10mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 18.75g 2.4g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.099mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.058g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sweet and sour 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
6%
Sweet and sour
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.