Beef vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef 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
cooked
beef
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and red bell pepper:
- Both beef and red bell pepper are high in potassium.
- Beef has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more folate.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and red bell pepper has 91% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 78% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than red bell pepper - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 99% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Red bell pepper has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beef - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 51 times more Vitamin A than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 12 times more Vitamin E than beef - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more folate. Both beef and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has 400% more calcium than red bell pepper - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 423% more iron than red bell pepper - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Beef has 30% more potassium than red bell pepper - beef has 275mg 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, both beef and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Beef | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beef or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Is beef or red bell pepper better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than red bell pepper - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both beef and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Beef has 30% more potassium than red bell pepper - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.