White Mushroom vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of White Mushroom 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
white mushroom
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and red bell pepper:
- Both white mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. White mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 43:43:14 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 43% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43% | 78% |
| Fat | 14% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in white mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% 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 110% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom has 212% more protein than red bell pepper - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g 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 59 times more Vitamin C than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg 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 more Vitamin A than white mushroom - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 157 times more Vitamin E than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both white mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| White Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
White mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
White mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. White mushroom has 51% more potassium than red bell pepper - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.16 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: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Is white mushroom or red bell pepper better for protein?
White mushroom has 210% more protein than red bell pepper - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Does white mushroom or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in white mushroom 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 white mushroom or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. White mushroom has 50% more potassium than red bell pepper - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.