White Bread vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of White Bread 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
white bread
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and red bell pepper:
- Both white bread and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bread is high in calories and red bell pepper has 89% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 78% |
| Fat | 8% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 86% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. White bread has 338% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 977% more protein than red bell pepper - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white bread and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and red bell pepper are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat 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 white bread - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bread - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both white bread and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| White Bread | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 96 times more calcium than red bell pepper - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than red bell pepper - white bread has 4.9mg 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 66% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg 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,
| White Bread | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both white bread and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| White Bread | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.056 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.881 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 White Bread or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white bread or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?White bread is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does white bread or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or red bell pepper contain more calcium?
White bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 96 times more calcium than red bell pepper - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
Does white bread or red bell pepper contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than red bell pepper - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.