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Side-by-Side Comparison Vegetables & Leafy Greens

Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum) vs. Yellow Onion (Raw Allium Bulb)

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

Comparing:
Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum)
Yellow Onion (Raw Allium Bulb)
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.

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Yellow Onion (Raw Allium Bulb) →

Per 100g raw yellow onion, it provides 40 kcal, 1.10g protein, 9.34g carbohydrates (1.7g fiber / 4.24g sugars / 7.64g net carbs), 0.10g fat, 146mg potassium, 7.4mg Vitamin C, and 300mg/kg quercetin flavonoids with a Glycemic Index of 15.

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Specification Comparison Table

16 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum)
Yellow Onion (Raw Allium Bulb)
Energy / Calories
31 kcal (130 kJ) kcal 40 kcal (167 kJ) kcal
Protein
0.99 g g 1.10 g g
Carbohydrates
6.03 g (Net Carbs: 3.93 g) g 9.34 g (Net Carbs: 7.64 g) g
Dietary Fiber
2.10 g g 1.70 g (Rich in prebiotic fructooligosaccharides / FOS) g
Net Carbohydrates
3.93 g g 7.64 g g
Total Sugars
4.20 g (2.30g fructose, 1.90g glucose) g 4.24 g (1.97g glucose, 1.29g fructose, 0.98g sucrose) g
Total Fat
0.30 g g 0.10 g g
Vitamin C
127.7 mg (142% DV / More than double an orange) mg 7.4 mg (8% DV) mg
Folate (B9)
46 µg (12% DV) µg 19 µg µg
Potassium
211 mg mg 146 mg mg
Water Content
92.2 % % 89.1 % %
Vitamin K1
4.9 µg µg —
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
157 µg RAE (17% DV) µg RAE —
Iron (Non-Heme)
0.43 mg mg —
Calcium
7.0 mg mg —
Quercetin Flavonoids
— ~280 – 350 mg / kg (Concentrated in outer flesh) mg/kg

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