Banana vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Banana 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
banana
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 66% less sugar than banana.
- Red bell pepper has 71% less calories than banana.
- Red bell pepper has 74% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Red bell pepper has more folate.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, 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 71% less calories than banana - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 74% less carbohydrates than banana - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and banana are high in dietary fiber. Banana has 24% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper has 66% less sugar than banana - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and banana contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and banana are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than banana - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 51 times more Vitamin A than banana - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 14 times more Vitamin E than banana - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more folate. Both banana and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Banana | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Red bell pepper and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and banana contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 70% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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, both banana and red bell pepper contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Banana | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | 0.02 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 0.23 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
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 banana and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Banana | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.046 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 Banana or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 70% less calories than banana - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does red bell pepper or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 70% fewer carbohydrates than banana - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or banana contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 70% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.