Nori vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Nori 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
nori
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nori and red bell pepper:
- Both nori and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium.
- Nori has more riboflavin and folate.
- Nori is an excellent source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nori is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Nori has a macronutrient ratio of 50:44:6 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nori | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 78% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 487% more protein than red bell pepper - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both nori and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 227% more Vitamin C than nori - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both nori and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A. Nori has 66% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more riboflavin and folate. Both nori and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Nori | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.098 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.446 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.47 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.521 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than red bell pepper - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has 319% more iron than red bell pepper - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both nori and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Nori has 69% more potassium than red bell pepper - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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, both nori and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Nori | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3121 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nori per 100 grams, however, nori contains more epa than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Nori | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.056 G |
| EPA | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.081 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Nori | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.004 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.013 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 Nori or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does nori or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Is nori or red bell pepper better for protein?
Nori has 490% more protein than red bell pepper - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Does nori or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or red bell pepper contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than red bell pepper - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
Does nori or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both nori and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Nori has 70% more potassium than red bell pepper - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.