Orange Zest vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Orange Zest 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
orange zest
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange zest and red bell pepper:
- Both orange zest and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Orange zest has more thiamin.
- Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than orange zest.
- Red bell pepper has signficantly less calories than orange zest.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Zest (Orange peel, 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 has signficantly less calories than orange zest - orange zest has 97 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Orange zest has a macronutrient ratio of 6:94:0 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Zest | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange zest and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Orange zest has 405% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - orange zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange zest has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Orange zest and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - orange zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange zest and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - orange zest has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange zest and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Orange zest has a little more Vitamin C (6%) than red bell pepper by weight - orange zest has 136mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 648% more Vitamin A than orange zest - orange zest has 21ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange zest and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and orange zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange zest has more thiamin. Both orange zest and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange Zest | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.49 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than red bell pepper - orange zest has 161mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Orange zest and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - orange zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both orange zest and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Orange zest is very similar to red bell pepper for potassium - orange zest has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange zest or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has signficantly less calories than orange zest - orange zest has 97 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does orange zest or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does orange zest or red bell pepper contain more calcium?
Orange zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than red bell pepper - orange zest has 161mg of calcium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
Does orange zest or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both orange zest and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Orange zest is very similar to red bell pepper for potassium - orange zest has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.