Zucchini vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between zucchini and bell peppers
- Zucchini has more vitamin B2; however, bell peppers are richer in vitamin C.
- Bell peppers cover your daily vitamin C needs 69% more than zucchini.
- Bell peppers have 3 times less vitamin B2 than zucchini. Zucchini has 0.094mg of vitamin B2, while bell peppers have 0.028mg.
- Bell peppers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bell peppers is 32, while the glycemic index of zucchini is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +349.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +72.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
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Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.05 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
1.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +23.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +120% |
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Starch
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Glucose
~1.16g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 80.4mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.028mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.224mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 7.4µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.122mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 4.64g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
15%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.