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)
changemedium size pepper (250 g) (250g)cup (136g)half cup (68g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 15.08g
5%
Vitaminium C 319.25mg
355%
* 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.
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
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