Red Bell Pepper: Calories and Nutrition Analysis

Also known as (other names): pepper


Red bell pepper - calories, kcal

Calories in pepper

100g of peppers contain about 31 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | one pepper | cup | half cup

For example, a medium size pepper (250 g) contain about 78 calories.

This is about 4% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).

Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.

Nutrition Facts

Pepper
Serving size:
medium size pepper (250 g)  change
medium size pepper (250 g) (250g)cup (136g)half cup (68g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
78

% Daily Value

Total Fat 0.75g
1%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 10mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 15.08g
5%

Dietary Fiber 5.25g
19%

Protein 2.48g
5%

Vitaminium C 319.25mg
355%

Calcium 17.5mg
1%

Iron 1.08mg
6%

Potassium 527.5mg
11%

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in pepper
78% CARBS
13% PROTEIN
9% FAT

To visualize how much 78 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size pepper is similar to that of, for example:

  • 1.5 apples
  • 1 glass of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
  • 0.5 slice of cheese
  • 0.5 slice of bread
  • 0.5 glass of milk
  • 4 cubes of sugar

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about pepper nutrition.

medium size pepper (250 g) has 78 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike11 min.Bike
Horse ride14 min.Horse ride
Play tennis8 min.Tennis
Run8 min.Run
Swim9 min.Swim
Calories in Pepper Compared with Others in Vegetables Category

100g of Pepper

Nutrition

  • Calories31
  • Carbs Total6.03 g
  • Dietary fiber2.1 g
  • Fat0.3 g
  • Protein0.99 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A3131 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.054 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.085 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)0.979 mg
  • Vit B60.291 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)46 mcg
  • Vit C127.7 mg
  • Vit E1.58 mg
  • Vit K4.9 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium211 mg
  • Phosphorus26 mg
  • Magnessium12 mg
  • Calcium7 mg
  • Sodium4 mg
  • Iron0.43 mg
  • Zink0.25 mg
  • Beta karoten20 mcg

Per 100 g, Red bell pepper is an excellent source of vitamin C (142% DV) and a good source of vitamin B6 (17% DV).

Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.

How many calories are in peppers?

  • Medium size pepper (250 g)78 kcal
  • Cup of pepper (136g)42 kcal
  • Half cup of pepper (68g)21 kcal
  • Ounce (oz) of peppers9 kcal
Red bell pepper - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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