Mushroom vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom 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
mushroom
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 43:43:14 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 43% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43% | 78% |
| Fat | 14% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in red bell pepper are made of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 110% more dietary fiber than mushroom - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 212% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and mushroom are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 59 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 157 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 51% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.16 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is red bell pepper or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 210% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in red bell pepper are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does red bell pepper or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 50% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.