Side-by-Side Comparison

Spinach (Raw) vs Red Bell Pepper

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
vegetables

Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Glossy red bell pepper sliced lengthwise showing crisp juicy walls
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Red Bell Pepper

31Calories
1.0Protein
2.1Fiber
127.7Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-26%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 31 kcal, 8 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+189%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+1.9 g, +189%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+5%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar dietary fiber (2.2 g vs 2.1 g).

Higher Vitamin C
+354%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 28.1 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+99.6 mg, +354%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Red Bell Pepper100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Red Bell Pepper higher
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
31 kcal2% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 31 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+8 kcal, +35%).

ProteinSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.99 g2% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+1.9 g, +189%).

CarbohydratesRed Bell Pepper higher
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
6.0 g2% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 6.0 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+2.4 g, +66%).

Dietary FiberSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV
Red Bell Pepper
2.1 g8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.2 g vs 2.1 g in Red Bell Pepper (+0.10 g, +5%).

Total FatSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.30 g

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.39 g vs 0.30 g in Red Bell Pepper (+0.09 g, +30%).

Total SugarsRed Bell Pepper higher
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.2 g8% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 4.2 g vs 0.42 g in Spinach (Raw) (+3.8 g, +900%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CRed Bell Pepper higher
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV
Red Bell Pepper
128 mg142% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 28.1 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+99.6 mg, +354%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV
Red Bell Pepper
157 µg17% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 469 µg vs 157 µg in Red Bell Pepper (+312 µg, +199%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV
Red Bell Pepper
1.6 mg11% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 1.6 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+0.45 mg, +28%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.9 µg4% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 483 µg vs 4.9 µg in Red Bell Pepper (+478 µg, +9755%).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV
Red Bell Pepper
46 µg12% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 46 µg in Red Bell Pepper (+148 µg, +322%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Spinach (Raw)
0.08 mg7% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.05 mg5% DV

Both Spinach (Raw) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.08 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Spinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.09 mg7% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.19 mg vs 0.09 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Red Bell Pepper higher
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.98 mg6% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.98 mg vs 0.72 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.26 mg, +35%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Red Bell Pepper higher
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.32 mg6% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.32 mg vs 0.07 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.25 mg, +388%).

Vitamin B6Red Bell Pepper higher
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.29 mg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.29 mg vs 0.20 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.10 mg, +49%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.0 mg

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 4.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+75.0 mg, +1875%).

PotassiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV
Red Bell Pepper
211 mg4% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 558 mg vs 211 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+347 mg, +164%).

CalciumSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV
Red Bell Pepper
7.0 mg1% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 99.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+92.0 mg, +1314%).

IronSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.43 mg2% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.7 mg vs 0.43 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+2.3 mg, +530%).

MagnesiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV
Red Bell Pepper
12.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+67.0 mg, +558%).

PhosphorusSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV
Red Bell Pepper
26.0 mg2% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 49.0 mg vs 26.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+23.0 mg, +88%).

ZincSpinach (Raw) higher
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.25 mg2% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.53 mg vs 0.25 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+0.28 mg, +112%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g
Red Bell Pepper
0.03 g

Both Spinach (Raw) and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.06 g).

Comparison Summary

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

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