Butterhead Lettuce vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce 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
butterhead lettuce
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper:
- Both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Red bell pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 79% |
| Fat | 11% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 91% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g 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 33 times more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A. Butterhead lettuce has a little more Vitamin A (6%) than red bell pepper by weight - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 778% more Vitamin E than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 19 times more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 400% more calcium than red bell pepper - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 188% more iron than red bell pepper - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce has 13% more potassium than red bell pepper - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, butterhead lettuce has more quercetin than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more luteolin than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams. Both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.73 mg | 0.23 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
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, both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Butterhead Lettuce | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.034 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or red bell pepper better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does butterhead lettuce or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce has 10% more potassium than red bell pepper - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.