Red Bell Pepper vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Red Bell Pepper and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
red bell pepper
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in red bell pepper and scallion:
- Both scallion and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than scallion, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, red bell pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to scallion for carbs. Red bell pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Red Bell Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Scallion has 24% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 579% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg 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 214% more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 41 times more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both red bell pepper and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Red Bell Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.085 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.979 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.317 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 929% more calcium than red bell pepper - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 244% more iron than red bell pepper - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Scallion has 31% more potassium than red bell pepper - scallion has 276mg 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, red bell pepper has more luteolin than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more kaempferol and quercetin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.61 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.23 mg | 10.68 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1624 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 51 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both red bell pepper and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Red Bell Pepper | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.07 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does scallion or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does scallion or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or red bell pepper contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 930% more calcium than red bell pepper - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
Does scallion or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both scallion and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Scallion has 30% more potassium than red bell pepper - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.