Egg Yolk vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk 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 yolk
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 yolk and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A.
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more dha and epa than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than egg yolk, however, egg yolk contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- 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 Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and red bell pepper has 92% less calories than egg yolk - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 78% |
| Fat | 75% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Red bell pepper and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 99% less saturated fat than egg yolk - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and red bell pepper has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg 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 yolk - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A. Egg yolk has 143% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Egg Yolk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 535% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than egg yolk - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than egg yolk per 100 grams, however, egg yolk contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both egg yolk and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Egg Yolk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more DHA and EPA than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both egg yolk and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Yolk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.056 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 3.976 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 Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than egg yolk - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does red bell pepper or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.