Hemp Seeds vs. Red Bell Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds 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 hemp seeds versus red bell pepper (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both red bell pepper and hemp seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
  • Red bell pepper has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
  • Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of hemp seeds 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: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Hemp seed is high in calories and red bell pepper has 95% less calories than hemp seed - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and hemp seed has 553 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Hemp Seeds Red Bell Pepper
Protein 21% 13%
Carbohydrates 6% 78%
Fat 73% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Red bell pepper and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both red bell pepper and hemp seeds are high in dietary fiber. Hemp seed has 90% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Red bell pepper and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Red bell pepper has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 254 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 156 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Red bell pepper and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Red bell pepper and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid.

Hemp Seeds Red Bell Pepper
Thiamin 1.275 MG 0.054 MG
Riboflavin 0.285 MG 0.085 MG
Niacin 9.2 MG 0.979 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.317 MG
Vitamin B6 0.6 MG 0.291 MG
Folate 110 UG 46 UG

Minerals

calcium

Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.

iron

Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.

potassium

Both red bell pepper and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 469% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg 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,

Hemp Seeds Red Bell Pepper
beta-carotene 7 UG 1624 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 20 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 51 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Hemp Seeds Red Bell Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 10.024 G 0.056 G
Total 10.024 G 0.056 G

omega 6s

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

Hemp Seeds Red Bell Pepper
other omega 6 1.34 G ~
linoleic acid 27.459 G 0.1 G
Total 28.799 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .

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FAQ

Does red bell pepper or hemp seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?
Hemp seed is high in calories and red bell pepper has 100% less calories than hemp seed - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and hemp seed has 553 calories.

Does red bell pepper or hemp seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.

Does red bell pepper or hemp seeds contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.

Does red bell pepper or hemp seeds contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.

Does red bell pepper or hemp seeds contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 470% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.