Peach vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Peach 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
peach
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and red bell pepper:
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than peach, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, 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 and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, 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 and peach contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 78% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than peach - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and peach contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and peach are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 30 times more Vitamin C than peach - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 554% more Vitamin A than peach - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than peach - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Peach | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Red bell pepper and peach contain similar amounts of calcium - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and peach contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 73% more potassium than peach - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than peach per 100 grams, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Peach | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and peach contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does red bell pepper or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.