Cumin vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cumin 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
cumin
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and cumin are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Red bell pepper has 25 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than cumin, however, cumin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and red bell pepper has 93% less calories than cumin - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 79% |
| Fat | 46% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 86% less carbohydrates than cumin - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 400% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 25 times less saturated fat than cumin - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than cumin - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 145% more Vitamin A than cumin - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 111% more Vitamin E than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cumin and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Cumin | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 153 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 747% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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 cumin per 100 grams, however, cumin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 3.103 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: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than cumin - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does red bell pepper or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 153 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or cumin contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 750% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.