Pickles vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pickles 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
pickles
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pickles and red bell pepper:
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper has more 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 and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pickles is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to red bell pepper for protein. Pickles has a macronutrient ratio of 14:67:19 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pickles | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 78% |
| Fat | 19% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 110% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 54 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg 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 25 times more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 51 times more Vitamin E than pickle - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pickles and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Pickles | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.201 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 714% more calcium than red bell pepper - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg 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 80% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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 pickles and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pickles | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 53 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 13 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 28 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pickles and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pickles | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pickles and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pickles | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.052 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.052 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 Pickles or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pickles or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does pickles or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.