Pasta vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pasta 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
pasta
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and red bell pepper:
- Both pasta and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Pasta is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and red bell pepper has 93% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to red bell pepper for protein. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 78% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 92% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pasta and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Pasta has 52% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pasta and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than red bell pepper - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than pasta - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than pasta - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 13 times more Vitamin E than pasta - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both pasta and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 200% more calcium than red bell pepper - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 667% more iron than red bell pepper - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Pasta has a little more potassium (6%) than red bell pepper by weight - pasta has 223mg 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,
| Pasta | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 51 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.54 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 Pasta or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pasta or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does pasta or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or red bell pepper contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 670% more iron than red bell pepper - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
Does pasta or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both pasta and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Pasta has a little more potassium ( 10%) than red bell pepper by weight - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.