Strawberries vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries 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
strawberries
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and red bell pepper:
- Both strawberries and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 78% |
| Fat | 8% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 117% more Vitamin C than strawberry - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 156 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Strawberries | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberry has 129% more calcium than red bell pepper - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg 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 38% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, strawberry has more kaempferol and quercetin than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more luteolin than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.02 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.23 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
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, both strawberries and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does strawberries or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.