Portabella Mushroom vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom 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
portabella mushroom
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and red bell pepper:
- Both portabella mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium.
- Portabella mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 79% |
| Fat | 12% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 62% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 78 times more Vitamin E than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Portabella mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Portabella Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 73% more potassium than red bell pepper - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Portabella Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.151 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: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or red bell pepper better for protein?
Portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, portabella mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does portabella mushroom or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 70% more potassium than red bell pepper - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.