Red Bell Pepper vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Sauce
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
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in red bell pepper and tomato sauce:
- Both tomato sauce and red bell pepper are high in potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, red bell pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Red bell pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:79:8 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Red Bell Pepper | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 74% |
| Fat | 8% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 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 614% more Vitamin A than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both red bell pepper and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Red Bell Pepper | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.085 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.979 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.317 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 123% more iron than red bell pepper - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato sauce and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 41% more potassium than red bell pepper - tomato sauce has 297mg 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 and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce per 100 grams, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1624 UG | 259 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 51 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both red bell pepper and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Red Bell Pepper | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does tomato sauce or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does tomato sauce or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 40% more potassium than red bell pepper - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.