Lemon vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon 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
lemon
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and red bell pepper:
- Both lemon and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for protein and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 79% |
| Fat | 6% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Lemon has 33% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 141% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg 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 lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 953% more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 271% more calcium than red bell pepper - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 53% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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, both lemon and red bell pepper contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Lemon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.61 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 0.23 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 lemon and red bell pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | 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 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does lemon or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.