Shrimp vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp 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
shrimp
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and red bell pepper:
- Red bell pepper has 63% less calories than shrimp.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Red bell pepper has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- 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.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) 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 63% less calories than shrimp - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for red bell pepper, 13:77:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 77% |
| Fat | 20% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and shrimp are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and red bell pepper are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 191% more Vitamin A than shrimp - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 671% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 87% more potassium than shrimp - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.056 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.101 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 60% less calories than shrimp - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is red bell pepper or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.