Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Red Bell Pepper

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit 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 Quinoa (Cooked) (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
-74%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper has fewer calories (energy) (31 kcal vs 120 kcal, 89 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+344%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+3.4 g, +344%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+33%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.1 g in Red Bell Pepper (+0.70 g, +33%).

Higher Vitamin C
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+128 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Red Bell Pepper100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Red Bell Pepper
31 kcal2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 31 kcal in Red Bell Pepper (+89 kcal, +287%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.99 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+3.4 g, +344%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Red Bell Pepper
6.0 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 6.0 g in Red Bell Pepper (+15.3 g, +253%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Red Bell Pepper
2.1 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.1 g in Red Bell Pepper (+0.70 g, +33%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.30 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.30 g in Red Bell Pepper (+1.6 g, +540%).

Total SugarsRed Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.2 g8% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 4.2 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.3 g, +383%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CRed Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Red Bell Pepper
128 mg142% DV

Red Bell Pepper has higher vitamin c (128 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Red Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
157 µg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 157 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+156 µg, +15600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

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

Vitamin ERed Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Red Bell Pepper
1.6 mg11% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 1.6 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.95 mg, +151%).

Vitamin KRed Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
4.9 µg4% DV

Red Bell Pepper has higher vitamin k (4.9 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Red Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Red Bell Pepper
46 µg12% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 46 µg vs 42 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+4.0 µg, +10%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.05 mg5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.09 mg7% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Red Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.98 mg6% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.98 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.57 mg, +138%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Red Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.32 mg6% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.32 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.09 mg, +39%).

Vitamin B6Red Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.29 mg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.29 mg vs 0.12 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.17 mg, +137%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Red Bell Pepper
4.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 4.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+3.0 mg, +75%).

PotassiumRed Bell Pepper higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Red Bell Pepper
211 mg4% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 211 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+39.0 mg, +23%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
7.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+10.0 mg, +143%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.43 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.43 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+1.1 mg, +247%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Red Bell Pepper
12.0 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+52.0 mg, +433%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Red Bell Pepper
26.0 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 26.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+126 mg, +485%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.25 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.25 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+0.84 mg, +336%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.03 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.03 g in Red Bell Pepper (+0.20 g, +667%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 13 categories while Red Bell Pepper leads in 10.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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