Peas vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Peas 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
peas
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peas and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Red bell pepper has 58% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Red bell pepper has 68% less calories than pea.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than pea, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peas (Peas, green, 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 has 68% less calories than pea - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peas is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Peas has a macronutrient ratio of 26:69:5 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peas | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 58% less carbohydrates than pea - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 171% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 447% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and peas are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and peas are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 219% more Vitamin C than pea - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 313% more Vitamin A than pea - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 11 times more Vitamin E than pea - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both peas and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peas | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.266 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.132 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 2.09 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.104 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.169 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 65 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 257% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 242% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and peas 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 pea has 244mg 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both peas and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Peas | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 449 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 21 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 2477 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both peas and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Peas | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both peas and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Peas | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.152 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: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 70% less calories than pea - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does red bell pepper or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pea - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or peas contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and peas 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 pea has 244mg of potassium.