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Green bell pepper – calories and nutrition information

100 g of green bell pepper contains 20 kcal, 0.9 g of protein, 2.9 g of carbs, and 0.2 g of fat. One medium pepper (about 150 g) has about 30 kcal.

Serving
Green bell pepper, 100 g20 kcal84 kJ
Protein0.9 g21% of energy
Carbs2.9 g68% of energy
Fat0.2 g11% of energy
Fiber
1.7 g
Sugars
2.4 g
Salt
0.01 g

Nutrition information: green bell pepper

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI*Medium bell pepper (150 g)
Energy20 kcal84 kJ1%30 kcal126 kJ
Fat0.2 g0%0.3 g
of which saturated fatty acids0.1 g1%0.2 g
Carbs2.9 g1%4.4 g
of which sugars2.4 g3%3.6 g
Fiber1.7 g-2.6 g
Protein0.9 g2%1.4 g
Salt0.01 g0%0.02 g
Water93.9 g-140.9 g

* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.

How many calories are in green bell peppers?

Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Half a bell pepper75 g15 kcal0.7 g2.2 g0.2 g
100 g20 kcal0.9 g2.9 g0.2 g
Medium bell pepper150 g30 kcal1.4 g4.4 g0.3 g
Large bell pepper200 g40 kcal1.8 g5.8 g0.4 g

Vitamins and minerals

Per 100 g, green bell pepper provides the most vitamin C (101% NRV), vitamin B6 (16%), and vitamin K (10%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% NRV per 100 g.

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI
Potassium175 mg9%
Magnesium10 mg3%
Phosphorus20 mg3%
Iron0.3 mg2%
Vitamin C80.4 mg101%
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)0.06 mg5%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.03 mg2%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)0.5 mg3%
Vitamin B60.22 mg16%
Folate10 µg5%
Vitamin A18 µg2%
Vitamin E0.4 mg3%
Vitamin K7.4 µg10%

How green bell pepper compares with other foods

Green bell pepper has more calories per 100 g than 27% of the vegetables in our calorie chart. Here are foods in the vegetables category with a similar calorie count (kcal per 100 g):

  1. Celery stalks16 kcal
  2. Zucchini17 kcal
  3. Tomato18 kcal
  4. Sauerkraut19 kcal
  5. Green bell pepper20 kcal
  6. Mushrooms22 kcal
  7. Spinach23 kcal
  8. Cauliflower25 kcal
  9. White cabbage25 kcal

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FAQs

How many calories are in a medium bell pepper?
A medium bell pepper (about 150 g) has about 30 kcal: 1.4 g protein, 4.4 g carbs, and 0.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of green bell pepper?
100 g of green bell pepper contains 20 kcal (84 kJ).
How much protein do green bell peppers contain?
Green bell pepper has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, and a medium pepper has about 1.4 g.
How many carbs do green bell peppers contain?
100 g of green bell pepper contains 2.9 g of digestible carbs, including 2.4 g of sugars, plus 1.7 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database – “Peppers, sweet, green, raw” (NDB 11333). Polish names and serving sizes: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and may vary by variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, refer to the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: . How we put together our calorie chart.