Red Bell Pepper vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Red Bell Pepper and Cooked Yellow Corn
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
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in red bell pepper and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Red bell pepper has 73% less calories than yellow corn.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than yellow corn, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has 73% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, red bell pepper is lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein and carbs. Red bell pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:79:8 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Red Bell Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 76% |
| Fat | 8% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Yellow corn has 14% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 244% more protein than red bell pepper - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g 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 22 times more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg 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 11 times more Vitamin A than yellow corn - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 16 times more Vitamin E than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid. Both red bell pepper and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Red Bell Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.085 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.979 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.317 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow corn and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to red bell pepper for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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 yellow corn per 100 grams, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both red bell pepper and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Red Bell Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1624 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 51 UG | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 70% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does yellow corn or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to red bell pepper for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.