Ginger vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Ginger 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
ginger
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and ginger are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, red bell pepper contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Red bell pepper has 43 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and red bell pepper has 92% less calories than ginger - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is similar to red bell pepper for protein, carbs and fat. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:11 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 78% |
| Fat | 11% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 92% less carbohydrates than ginger - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 571% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 807% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 43 times less saturated fat than ginger - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 181 times more Vitamin C than ginger - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 77 times more Vitamin A than ginger - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than ginger - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, red bell pepper contains more folate. Both ginger and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Ginger | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 526% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.706 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than ginger - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does red bell pepper or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or ginger contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 530% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.