Broccoli vs green bell pepper: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: broccoli scores 93/100 and green bell pepper 93/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Broccoli
34 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup chopped: 91 g
Green bell pepper
20 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium pepper: 119 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesGreen bell pepper34 vs 20 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBroccoli2.8 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberBroccoli2.6 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBroccoli1.7 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBroccoli316 vs 175 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Broccoli, 100 g | Green bell pepper, 100 g | Broccoli, 91 g | Green bell pepper, 119 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 20 kcal | 31 kcal | 24 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 0.9 g | 2.6 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6 g | 4.6 g | 6 g | 5.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 2.4 g | 1.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 1.7 g | 2.4 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 89 mg | 80 mg | 81 mg | 96 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 18 µg | 28 µg | 21 µg |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 175 mg | 288 mg | 208 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.7 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 10 mg | 43 mg | 12 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 10 mg | 19 mg | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 3 mg | 30 mg | 3.6 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.