Eggplant vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant 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
eggplant
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and red bell pepper:
- Both eggplant and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is similar to red bell pepper for protein, carbs and fat. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:80:6 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 78% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 43% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 57 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg 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 156 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both eggplant and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Eggplant | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium (9%) than red bell pepper by weight - eggplant has 229mg 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,
| Eggplant | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 0.23 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 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 eggplant and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Eggplant | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.063 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 Eggplant or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does eggplant or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does eggplant or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Eggplant has a little more potassium ( 10%) than red bell pepper by weight - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.