Jicama vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Jicama 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
jicama
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jicama and red bell pepper:
- Both jicama and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jicama is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Jicama has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:2 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jicama | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 78% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jicama and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Jicama has 133% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 532% more Vitamin C than jicama - jicama has 20.2mg 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 156 times more Vitamin A than jicama - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug 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, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both jicama and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Jicama | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.029 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 41% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg 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,
| Jicama | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jicama per 100 grams.
| Jicama | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.014 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.014 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Jicama | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jicama or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does jicama or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.