Side-by-Side Comparison

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) vs Red Bell Pepper

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
legumes

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

116Calories
9.0Protein
7.9Fiber
1.5Vit C
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Glossy red bell pepper sliced lengthwise showing crisp juicy walls
vegetables

Red Bell Pepper

31Calories
1.0Protein
2.1Fiber
127.7Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (cooked) with Red Bell Pepper (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-73%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper has fewer calories (energy) (31 kcal vs 116 kcal, 85 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+811%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+8.0 g, +811%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+276%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 2.1 g in Red Bell Pepper (+5.8 g, +276%).

Higher Vitamin C
+8413%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+126 mg, +8413%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Red Bell Pepper100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV
Red Bell Pepper
31 kcal2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 116 kcal vs 31 kcal in Red Bell Pepper (+85 kcal, +274%).

ProteinLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.99 g2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 9.0 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+8.0 g, +811%).

CarbohydratesLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV
Red Bell Pepper
6.0 g2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 20.1 g vs 6.0 g in Red Bell Pepper (+14.1 g, +234%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV
Red Bell Pepper
2.1 g8% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 2.1 g in Red Bell Pepper (+5.8 g, +276%).

Total FatLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g
Red Bell Pepper
0.30 g

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.38 g vs 0.30 g in Red Bell Pepper (+0.08 g, +27%).

Total SugarsRed Bell Pepper higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.2 g8% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 4.2 g vs 1.8 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+2.4 g, +133%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CRed Bell Pepper higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
128 mg142% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+126 mg, +8413%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Red Bell Pepper higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
157 µg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper has higher vitamin a (rae) (157 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ERed Bell Pepper higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
1.6 mg11% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 1.6 mg vs 0.11 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+1.5 mg, +1336%).

Vitamin KRed Bell Pepper higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.9 µg4% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 4.9 µg vs 1.7 µg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+3.2 µg, +188%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV
Red Bell Pepper
46 µg12% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 46 µg in Red Bell Pepper (+135 µg, +293%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.05 mg5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.17 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.09 mg7% DV

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.98 mg6% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.98 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+0.08 mg, +8%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.32 mg6% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.32 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+0.32 mg, +101%).

Vitamin B6Red Bell Pepper higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.29 mg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.29 mg vs 0.18 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.11 mg, +63%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumRed Bell Pepper higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg
Red Bell Pepper
4.0 mg

Red Bell Pepper provides 4.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+2.0 mg, +100%).

PotassiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV
Red Bell Pepper
211 mg4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 369 mg vs 211 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+158 mg, +75%).

CalciumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
7.0 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 19.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+12.0 mg, +171%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.43 mg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 0.43 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+2.9 mg, +674%).

MagnesiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV
Red Bell Pepper
12.0 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 36.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+24.0 mg, +200%).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV
Red Bell Pepper
26.0 mg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 26.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+154 mg, +592%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.25 mg2% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.25 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+1.0 mg, +408%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g
Red Bell Pepper
0.03 g

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.05 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 15 categories while Red Bell Pepper leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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