Radish Sprouts vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Radish Sprouts 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
radish sprouts
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in radish sprouts and red bell pepper:
- Both radish sprouts and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Radish sprout has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Radish sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - radish sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, radish sprouts is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Radish sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 28:28:45 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Radish Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 28% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28% | 79% |
| Fat | 45% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - radish sprout has 3.6g 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 more dietary fiber than radish sprout - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radish sprout has 285% more protein than red bell pepper - radish sprout has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radish sprouts and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radish sprouts and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 342% more Vitamin C than radish sprout - radish sprout has 28.9mg 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 685% more Vitamin A than radish sprout - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both radish sprouts and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Radish Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.102 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.103 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 2.853 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.733 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.285 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 95 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 629% more calcium than red bell pepper - radish sprout has 51mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Radish sprout has 100% more iron than red bell pepper - radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 145% more potassium than radish sprout - radish sprout has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, radish sprout has more kaempferol than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more luteolin and quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 21.85 mg | 0.02 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.23 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.722 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.722 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Radish Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.41 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.41 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: Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radish sprouts or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - radish sprout has 43 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does radish sprouts or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - radish sprout has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.