Tempeh vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Tempeh 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
tempeh
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tempeh and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and tempeh are high in potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 42 times less saturated fat than tempeh.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Tempeh has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Tempeh is a great source of iron.
- Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tempeh is high in calories and red bell pepper has 86% less calories than tempeh - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tempeh is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Tempeh has a macronutrient ratio of 39:15:47 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tempeh | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 79% |
| Fat | 47% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than tempeh - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tempeh has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tempeh is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 42 times less saturated fat than tempeh - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than tempeh - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tempeh - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than tempeh - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tempeh has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both tempeh and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tempeh | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.358 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 2.64 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.278 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Tempeh is a great source of iron and it has 528% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and tempeh are high in potassium. Tempeh has 95% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tempeh has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.248 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.248 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 4.052 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 4.052 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: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Tempeh is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than tempeh - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is red bell pepper or tempeh better for protein?
Tempeh is a fantastic source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or tempeh have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or tempeh contain more calcium?
Tempeh is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or tempeh contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and tempeh are high in potassium. Tempeh has 100% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.