Lemon Zest vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest 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 zest
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 zest and red bell pepper:
- Both lemon zest and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper has 62% less carbohydrates than lemon zest.
- Red bell pepper has more niacin 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 Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has 45% less calories than lemon zest - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 62% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon zest and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Lemon zest has 405% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest is very similar to red bell pepper for Vitamin C - lemon zest has 129mg 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 51 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more niacin and folate. Both lemon zest and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon Zest | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than red bell pepper - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - lemon zest has 0.8mg 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 32% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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, both lemon zest and red bell pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon Zest | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 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 zest per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | 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 zest and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon Zest | 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 Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 50% less calories than lemon zest - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does lemon zest or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or red bell pepper contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than red bell pepper - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.