Oatmeal vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal 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
oatmeal
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Red bell pepper has 17.8 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and red bell pepper has 93% less calories than oatmeal - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 79% |
| Fat | 15% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 91% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 367% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Red bell pepper has 17.8 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both oatmeal and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Oatmeal | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 643% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 877% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 66% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg 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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than oatmeal - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does red bell pepper or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 880% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 70% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.