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Side-by-Side Comparison Vegetables & Leafy Greens

Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum) vs. Spinach (Raw Leafy Greens)

Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum)
Spinach (Raw Leafy Greens)
Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum) →

Per 100g raw red bell pepper, you get 31 kcal, 0.99g protein, 6.03g carbohydrates (2.1g fiber / 3.93g net carbs), 0.30g fat, 127.7mg Vitamin C (142% DV / Over double an orange), 157µg Vitamin A RAE (capsanthin carotenoids), and zero capsaicin heat.

View full Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum) spec sheet →
Spinach (Raw Leafy Greens) →

Per 100g raw spinach, you get 23 kcal, 2.86g protein, 3.63g carbohydrates (2.2g dietary fiber / 1.43g net carbs), 0.39g fat, 483µg Vitamin K1 (402% DV), 469µg Vitamin A RAE (52% DV), 194µg Folate (49% DV), 2.71mg iron, 99mg calcium, and ~750–900mg oxalic acid.

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Specification Comparison Table

16 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum)
Spinach (Raw Leafy Greens)
Energy / Calories
31 kcal (130 kJ) kcal 23 kcal (97 kJ) kcal
Protein
0.99 g g 2.86 g (High-protein leafy vegetable) g
Carbohydrates
6.03 g (Net Carbs: 3.93 g) g 3.63 g (Net Carbs: 1.43 g) g
Dietary Fiber
2.10 g g 2.20 g (61% of total carbs) g
Net Carbohydrates
3.93 g g 1.43 g g
Total Sugars
4.20 g (2.30g fructose, 1.90g glucose) g 0.42 g g
Total Fat
0.30 g g 0.39 g g
Vitamin K1
4.9 µg µg 483 µg (402% DV) µg
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
157 µg RAE (17% DV) µg RAE 469 µg RAE (52% DV) µg RAE
Vitamin C
127.7 mg (142% DV / More than double an orange) mg 28.1 mg (31% DV) mg
Folate (B9)
46 µg (12% DV) µg 194 µg (49% DV) µg
Iron (Non-Heme)
0.43 mg mg 2.71 mg (15% DV / Bound by oxalates) mg
Calcium
7.0 mg mg 99.0 mg (10% DV / ~5% bioavailability due to oxalates) mg
Potassium
211 mg mg 558 mg (12% DV) mg
Water Content
92.2 % % 91.4 % %
Oxalic Acid (Oxalates)
— ~750 – 900 mg / 100g (High oxalate profile) mg

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