Capers vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Capers 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
capers
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and capers are high in dietary fiber.
- Caper has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Capers (Capers, canned) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, capers is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 24:49:27 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Capers | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49% | 79% |
| Fat | 27% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and capers are high in dietary fiber. Caper has 52% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and capers are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 28 times more Vitamin C than caper - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 21 times more Vitamin A than caper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both capers and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Capers | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.018 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.652 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.027 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caper has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Caper has 288% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 428% more potassium than caper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, caper has more kaempferol and quercetin than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more luteolin than caper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 131.34 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 172.55 mg | 0.23 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
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,
| Capers | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 83 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, caper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.183 G | 0.056 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.184 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both capers and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Capers | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 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: Capers (Capers, canned) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does red bell pepper or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.