Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 31 kcal129.7 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 6 g
- Protein
- 1 g
- Total fat
- 0.3 g
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1 g
- Sodium
- 4 mg
- Calcium
- 7 mg
Nutrition referenceVegetables
Bell Pepper
Bell peppers, also called sweet peppers, are a crisp, low-calorie vegetable rich in vitamin C. Mild and sweet rather than hot, they are enjoyed raw in salads, roasted, grilled, or stir-fried, adding color, volume, and nutrients for relatively few calories.
31
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 6g
- Protein
- 1g
- Fat
- 0.3g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Bell peppers, also called sweet peppers or capsicum, are the mild members of the pepper family. Unlike hot chili peppers, they contain little to no capsaicin, giving them a crisp texture and a lightly sweet taste without heat. They come in green, red, yellow, and orange varieties, with red peppers generally the sweetest and richest in vitamin C and beta-carotene.
Nutritionally, bell peppers are very low in calories and fat while supplying dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, and several B vitamins. This makes them a popular choice for weight-management and balanced eating plans, where they add volume, color, and micronutrients for relatively few calories.
They are highly versatile in the kitchen: they can be eaten raw in salads, sliced for snacks, roasted, grilled, or stir-fried, and they serve as a common base ingredient across many cuisines.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw edible bell pepper. A typical medium bell pepper weighs about 119 g, and one cup of chopped bell pepper is about 149 g, so a whole medium pepper provides roughly 37 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Bell Pepper nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in a bell pepper?
A 100 g serving of raw bell pepper has about 31 kcal. A medium bell pepper (about 119 g) contains roughly 37 kcal.
Are bell peppers good for weight loss?
Yes. Bell peppers are low in calories and fat while providing fiber and water, which help with fullness, making them a useful food in calorie-controlled meal plans.
Which color bell pepper is most nutritious?
Red bell peppers are the sweetest and generally highest in vitamin C and beta-carotene because they are fully ripened; green peppers are picked earlier and are slightly lower in these nutrients.
