Whole Milk vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk 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
whole milk
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and red bell pepper:
- Red bell pepper has 30.6 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Red bell pepper has 57% less calories than whole milk.
- Red bell pepper has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than red bell pepper.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) 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 57% less calories than whole milk - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 79% |
| Fat | 48% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in red bell pepper are made of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Red bell pepper and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 218% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 30.6 times less saturated fat than whole milk - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 241% more Vitamin A than whole milk - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 21 times more Vitamin E than whole milk - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper has 13 times more iron than whole milk - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 60% more potassium than whole milk - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 60% less calories than whole milk - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does red bell pepper or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in red bell pepper are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does red bell pepper or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.