Tangerine vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine 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
tangerine
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and red bell pepper:
- Both tangerine and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Red bell pepper has 51% less calories than tangerine.
- Red bell pepper has 55% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Red bell pepper has 60% less sugar than tangerine.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has 51% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:4 and for red bell pepper, 12:80:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 5% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 55% less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tangerine and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper has 60% less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 378% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg 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 362% more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both tangerine and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Tangerine | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg 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 27% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.048 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 50% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does tangerine or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.