Pea Shoots vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pea Shoots 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
pea shoots
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pea shoots and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) 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 pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pea shoots is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Pea shoots has a macronutrient ratio of 23:69:8 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pea Shoots | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 79% |
| Fat | 8% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Red bell pepper is very similar to red bell pepper for dietary fiber - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 417% more Vitamin C than pea shoot - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 12 times more Vitamin A than pea shoot - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pea shoots and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Pea Shoots | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea shoot has 243% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pea shoot has 195% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 32% more potassium than pea shoot - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does red bell pepper or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.