Red Bell Pepper vs. Water Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Red Bell Pepper and Water Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
red bell pepper
versus
water chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in red bell pepper and water chestnut:
- Both water chestnut and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 75% less carbohydrates than water chestnut.
- Red bell pepper has signficantly less calories than water chestnut.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Water chestnut has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, red bell pepper contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has signficantly less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, red bell pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to water chestnut per calorie. Red bell pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:79:8 and for water chestnut, 5:94:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Red Bell Pepper | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 94% |
| Fat | 8% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 75% less carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both water chestnut and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Water chestnut has 43% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - water chestnut has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Water chestnut and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - water chestnut has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Water chestnut and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - water chestnut has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both water chestnut and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - water chestnut has 0.03g 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 30 times more Vitamin C than water chestnut - water chestnut has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than water chestnut - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and water chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Water chestnut and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - water chestnut has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Water chestnut and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - water chestnut has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Water chestnut has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, red bell pepper contains more folate. Both red bell pepper and water chestnut contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Red Bell Pepper | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.085 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Niacin | 0.979 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.317 MG | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Water chestnut and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - water chestnut has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Water chestnut and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - water chestnut has 0.06mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both water chestnut and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 177% more potassium than red bell pepper - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than water chestnut per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than water chestnut per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.032 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: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) .
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FAQ
Does water chestnut or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has signficantly less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does water chestnut or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does water chestnut or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both water chestnut and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 180% more potassium than red bell pepper - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.