Baby Carrots vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and red bell pepper:
- Both baby carrots and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 78% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has 38% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 48 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 339% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both baby carrots and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 357% more calcium than red bell pepper - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 107% more iron than red bell pepper - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Baby carrot has 12% more potassium than red bell pepper - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Baby Carrots | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does baby carrots or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Baby carrot has 10% more potassium than red bell pepper - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.