Cherry Tomato vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato 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
cherry tomato
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) 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 cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 79% |
| Fat | 9% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 698% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 109% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both cherry tomato and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Red bell pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Red bell pepper is very similar to red bell pepper for potassium - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does red bell pepper or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Red bell pepper is very similar to red bell pepper for potassium - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.