Salmon vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Salmon 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
salmon
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and salmon are high in potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more dha, epa and dpa than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and red bell pepper has 80% less calories than salmon - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 79% |
| Fat | 33% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and salmon are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and red bell pepper are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than salmon - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 349% more Vitamin A than salmon - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more folate. Both salmon and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Salmon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Red bell pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 73% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more DHA, EPA and DPA than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both salmon and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Salmon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.056 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and red bell pepper has 80% less calories than salmon - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is red bell pepper or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does red bell pepper or salmon contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 70% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.