Boiled Egg vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg 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
cooked
boiled egg
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has 54.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and red bell pepper has 83% less calories than boiled egg - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 78% |
| Fat | 63% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in red bell pepper are made of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Red bell pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 54.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and red bell pepper has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg 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 boiled egg - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Red bell pepper has a little more Vitamin A (5%) than boiled egg by weight - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both boiled egg and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 614% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 177% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 67% more potassium than boiled egg - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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 boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Boiled Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.056 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and red bell pepper has 80% less calories than boiled egg - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is red bell pepper or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in red bell pepper are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.