Red Bell Pepper vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Red Bell Pepper and Shallot
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
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in red bell pepper and shallot:
- Both red bell pepper and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 64% less calories than shallot.
- Red bell pepper has 64% less carbohydrates than shallot.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Shallot has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has 64% less calories than shallot - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, red bell pepper is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to shallot for protein. Red bell pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for shallot, 13:86:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Red Bell Pepper | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 86% |
| Fat | 9% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 64% less carbohydrates than shallot - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Shallot has 52% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and shallot contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and shallot contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and shallot are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than shallot - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shallot - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 38 times more Vitamin E than shallot - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and niacin. Both red bell pepper and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Red Bell Pepper | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.085 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.979 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.317 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shallot has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 179% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and shallot are high in potassium. Shallot has 58% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and shallot has 334mg 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,
| Red Bell Pepper | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1624 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 51 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than shallot per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.037 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 Red Bell Pepper or Shallot .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 60% less calories than shallot - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does red bell pepper or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than shallot - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or shallot contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and shallot are high in potassium. Shallot has 60% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.