Skim Milk vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk 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
skim milk
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and red bell pepper:
- 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.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) 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 skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in red bell pepper are made of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Red bell pepper and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 240% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and skim milk are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and red bell pepper are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg 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 skim milk - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 157% more Vitamin A than skim milk - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 157 times more Vitamin E than skim milk - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both skim milk and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper has 13 times more iron than skim milk - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 35% more potassium than skim milk - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.002 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is red bell pepper or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 240% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in red bell pepper are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does red bell pepper or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.