Red Bell Pepper vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Red Bell Pepper and Spirulina
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
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in red bell pepper and spirulina:
- Both red bell pepper and spirulina are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 43.9 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Red bell pepper has 75% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and red bell pepper has 91% less calories than spirulina - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, red bell pepper is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Red bell pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:79:8 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Red Bell Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 25% |
| Fat | 8% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 75% less carbohydrates than spirulina - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and spirulina are high in dietary fiber. Spirulina has 71% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 57 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 43.9 times less saturated fat than spirulina - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than spirulina - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 441% more Vitamin A than spirulina - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 216% more Vitamin E than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 420% more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both red bell pepper and spirulina contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Red Bell Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.085 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.979 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.317 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina 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 spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 65 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 546% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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 | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1624 UG | 342 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 51 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 1.254 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: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than spirulina - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is red bell pepper or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 57 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina 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 spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 65 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 550% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.