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Water chestnuts vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Water chestnuts and Bell pepper

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Bell pepper have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 85% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 7 times less Vitamin B2 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Bell pepper contains 0.028mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
8
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +215%
Contains more Potassium +233.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +171.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +215%
Contains more Potassium +233.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +171.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
7
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin E +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1910%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
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 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1910%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
3
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +415.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +415.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 2.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.86g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 23.94g 4.64g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 20kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 4.8g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 3g 1.7g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 10mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.06mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 20mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 175mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.5mg 0.13mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.066mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.122mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.37mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.057mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.028mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.48mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.099mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.224mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 10µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.058g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts 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
21%
Water chestnuts
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.