Chicken Breast vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast 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
cooked
chicken breast
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more dha than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and red bell pepper has 84% less calories than chicken breast - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 78% |
| Fat | 21% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 25 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more folate. Both chicken breast and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Chicken Breast | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 114% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 142% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and chicken breast are high in potassium. Chicken breast has 21% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more DHA than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both chicken breast and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chicken Breast | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.056 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chicken Breast or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does red bell pepper or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and red bell pepper has 80% less calories than chicken breast - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is red bell pepper or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does red bell pepper or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and chicken breast are high in potassium. Chicken breast has 20% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.