Cabbage vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage 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
cabbage
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and red bell pepper:
- Both cabbage and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than red bell pepper.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has more niacin 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: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to red bell pepper for carbs. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cabbage has 19% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 249% more Vitamin C than cabbage - cabbage has 36.6mg 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 30 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 953% more Vitamin E than cabbage - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cabbage and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cabbage | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg 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 24% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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, both cabbage and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Cabbage | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | 0.61 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.23 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, both cabbage and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cabbage | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.017 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: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does cabbage or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.