Egg vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Egg 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
egg
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and egg are high in Vitamin A.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper, however, red bell pepper contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has 51.9 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and red bell pepper has 82% less calories than egg - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 78% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in red bell pepper are made of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Red bell pepper and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 51.9 times less saturated fat than egg - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and red bell pepper are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and red bell pepper has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 egg - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and egg are high in Vitamin A. Red bell pepper is very similar to red bell pepper for Vitamin A - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin. Both egg and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 307% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 53% more potassium than egg - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 51 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both egg and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.056 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and red bell pepper has 80% less calories than egg - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is red bell pepper or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in red bell pepper are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.