Calorie comparison
Beets vs Bell Pepper
Per 100 grams, bell pepper is the lighter choice by 12 calories, while beets delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Bell Pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 31 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🫑 Bell Pepper
1 medium (119 g)
37 cal
1.2 g protein · 7.1 g carbs · 0.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or bell pepper?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and bell pepper has 31. Bell Pepper is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or bell pepper?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; bell pepper has 1 g. Beets wins on protein.
Is beets or bell pepper better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward bell pepper — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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