Lemon juice vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice 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 juice
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 juice and red bell pepper:
- Both lemon juice and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 78% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 230% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than lemon juice - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 953% more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice 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 juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon juice and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Lemon juice | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg 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 105% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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 juice and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon juice | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 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,
| Lemon juice | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 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 lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.012 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 Lemon juice or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does lemon juice or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.