Goat Cheese vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Goat cheese has 34 times less sugar than red bell pepper.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and red bell pepper has 93% less calories than goat cheese - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 79% |
| Fat | 76% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and goat cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in red bell pepper are made of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 34 times less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goat cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 100% less saturated fat than goat cheese - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A. Goat cheese has 159% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both goat cheese and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Goat Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 277% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 34% more potassium than goat cheese - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Goat Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than goat cheese - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does red bell pepper or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and goat cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates. the carbs in red bell pepper are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does red bell pepper or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.