Green bell pepper vs zucchini: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: green bell pepper scores 93/100 and zucchini 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.
Green bell pepper
20 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium pepper: 119 g
Zucchini
17 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 124 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesZucchini20 vs 17 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.9 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More fiberGreen bell pepper1.7 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even2.4 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumZucchini175 vs 261 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Green bell pepper, 100 g | Zucchini, 100 g | Green bell pepper, 119 g | Zucchini, 124 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | 17 kcal | 24 kcal | 21 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 1 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 3.1 g | 5.5 g | 3.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 2.5 g | 2.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1 g | 2 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 80 mg | 18 mg | 96 mg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 10 µg | 21 µg | 12 µg |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 261 mg | 208 mg | 324 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 16 mg | 12 mg | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 18 mg | 12 mg | 22 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 8 mg | 3.6 mg | 9.9 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.