Peppers vs Carrot
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Carrot, dehydrated is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peppers 324
Carrot 341
Protein (g)
Peppers 10.6
Carrot 8.10
Carbs (g)
Peppers 69.9
Carrot 79.6
Fat (g)
Peppers 5.81
Carrot 1.49
Fiber (g)
Peppers 28.7
Carrot 23.6
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried — 10.6g vs 8.10g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried — 324 vs 341 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Carrot, dehydrated scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Peppers | Carrot | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 324 kcal | 341 kcal | -5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.15 g | 4.00 g | +79% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 8.10 g | +31% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.81 g | 1.49 g | +290% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 69.9 g | 79.6 g | -12% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 28.7 g | 23.6 g | +22% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.813 g | 0.256 g | +218% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.468 g | 0.076 g | +516% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 31.4 mg | 14.6 mg | +115% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.081 mg | 0.534 mg | -85% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.21 mg | 0.417 mg | +189% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.67 mg | 6.57 mg | +32% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.956 mg | 1.47 mg | -35% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.810 mg | 1.04 mg | -22% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 51.0 ug | 55.0 ug | -7% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 84.3 mg | 72.1 mg | +17% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1324 ug | 3423 ug | -61% |
| Carotene, beta | 14844 ug | 33954 ug | -56% |
| Carotene, alpha | 994 ug | 14251 ug | -93% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 3.14 mg | 5.45 mg | -42% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 45.0 mg | 212 mg | -79% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.04 mg | 3.93 mg | +54% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 88.0 mg | 118 mg | -25% |
| Phosphorus, P | 159 mg | 346 mg | -54% |
| Potassium, K | 1870 mg | 2540 mg | -26% |
| Sodium, Na | 91.0 mg | 275 mg | -67% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.02 mg | 1.57 mg | -35% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.228 mg | 0.370 mg | -38% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.821 mg | 1.12 mg | -26% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.50 ug | 8.60 ug | -59% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1356 kj | 1427 kj | -5% |
| Ash | 6.60 g | 6.84 g | -4% |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | 38.8 g | +6% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 51.0 ug | 55.0 ug | -7% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 51.0 ug | 55.0 ug | -7% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1103 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 26488 IU | 68466 IU | -61% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 3.00 ug | -100% |
| Lycopene | 5494 ug | 1051 ug | +423% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 108 ug | 108 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.019 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.009 g | +78% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.690 g | 0.218 g | +217% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.107 g | 0.009 g | +1089% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.019 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.449 g | 0.057 g | +688% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.08 g | 0.730 g | +322% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.06 g | 0.635 g | +381% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.023 g | 0.095 g | -76% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 94.0 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.135 g | 0.087 g | +55% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.389 g | 0.299 g | +30% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.342 g | 0.323 g | +6% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.554 g | 0.338 g | +64% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.471 g | 0.315 g | +50% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.127 g | 0.056 g | +127% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.203 g | 0.063 g | +222% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.327 g | 0.251 g | +30% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.220 g | 0.157 g | +40% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.447 g | 0.346 g | +29% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.508 g | 0.338 g | +50% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.215 g | 0.126 g | +71% |
| Alanine | 0.433 g | 0.464 g | -7% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.51 g | 1.08 g | +40% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.40 g | 1.59 g | -12% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.391 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.460 g | 0.228 g | +102% |
| Serine | 0.425 g | 0.275 g | +55% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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