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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Bell pepper

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 in Vine spinach (basella) is higher than in Bell pepper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 42% more than Bell pepper.
  • Bell pepper has 14 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 140µg of Folate, while Bell pepper has 10µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw 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 Calcium +990%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +191.4%
Contains more Zinc +230.8%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +502.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +990%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +191.4%
Contains more Zinc +230.8%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +502.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2062.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
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 A +2062.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.3%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Equal in Water - 93.89
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 Protein +109.3%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.94g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 0.86g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 19kcal 20kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 109mg 10mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.34mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 20mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 175mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.43mg 0.13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.066mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.122mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 370IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 18µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 102mg 80.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.48mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.224mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 10µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.024mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.007mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.065mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.01mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.058g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Bell pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.