Black Pepper vs. Red Bell Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper 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 black pepper versus red bell pepper (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and red bell pepper:

  • Both red bell pepper and black pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, red bell pepper contains more folate.
  • Black pepper is a great source of protein.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
  • Red bell pepper has 22.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
  • Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than black pepper, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
  • Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and red bell pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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nutrition comparison of black pepper vs. red bell pepper

Calories and Carbs

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Black pepper is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than black pepper - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is similar to red bell pepper for protein, carbs and fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Red Bell Pepper
Protein 13% 13%
Carbohydrates 78% 78%
Fat 9% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 91% less carbohydrates than black pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both red bell pepper and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 11 times more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Red bell pepper and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.

Protein

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Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 949% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Red bell pepper has 22.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 481% more Vitamin A than black pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Red bell pepper and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 32 times more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, red bell pepper contains more folate. Both black pepper and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Black Pepper Red Bell Pepper
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.054 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 0.085 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 0.979 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG 0.317 MG
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 0.291 MG
Folate 17 UG 46 UG

Minerals

calcium

Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

iron

Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both red bell pepper and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 530% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than black pepper per 100 grams, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both black pepper and red bell pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.

Black Pepper Red Bell Pepper
beta-carotene 310 UG 1624 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG 20 UG
lycopene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG 51 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Red Bell Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.056 G
Total 0.152 G 0.056 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Red Bell Pepper
linoleic acid 0.694 G 0.1 G
Total 0.694 G 0.1 G


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .

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FAQ

Does red bell pepper or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Black pepper is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than black pepper - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.

Does red bell pepper or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

Does red bell pepper or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

Does red bell pepper or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

Does red bell pepper or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 530% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.