Yellow bell pepper: 27 kcal per 100 g - calories and macros

Nutrition information: yellow bell pepper

Nutrient	Carbs 100 g	% RI*	Medium bell pepper (150 g)
Energy	27 kcal113 kJ	1%	41 kcal172 kJ
Fat	0.2 g	0%	0.3 g
of which saturated fatty acids	0 g	0%	0 g
Carbs	5.4 g	2%	8.1 g
of which sugars	-	-	-
Fiber	0.9 g	-	1.4 g
Protein	1 g	2%	1.5 g
Salt	0.01 g	0%	0.02 g
Water	92 g	-	138 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 yellow bell pepper?

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

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Half a bell pepper75 g	20 kcal	0.8 g	4.1 g	0.2 g
100 g	27 kcal	1 g	5.4 g	0.2 g
Medium bell pepper150 g	41 kcal	1.5 g	8.1 g	0.3 g
Large bell pepper200 g	54 kcal	2 g	10.8 g	0.4 g

Vitamins and minerals

Per 100 g, yellow bell pepper provides the most vitamin C (229% RI), folate (13%), and vitamin B6 (12%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% RI per 100 g.

Nutrient	Carbs 100 g	% RI
Potassium	212 mg	11%
Magnesium	12 mg	3%
Phosphorus	24 mg	3%
Iron	0.5 mg	4%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Vitamin C	184 mg	229%
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)	0.03 mg	3%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)	0.9 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.17 mg	12%
Folate	26 µg	13%

Yellow bell pepper compared with other foods

Yellow bell pepper has more calories per 100 g than 42% of the vegetables in our chart. Here are foods in the vegetables category with a similar calorie content (kcal per 100 g):

Mushrooms22 kcal
Spinach23 kcal
Cauliflower25 kcal
White cabbage25 kcal
Yellow bell pepper27 kcal
Red cabbage31 kcal
Red bell pepper31 kcal
Broccoli34 kcal
Onion40 kcal

Yellow bell pepper in meal plans

You’ll find this food in ready-made meal plans for 7 days, with recipes and a shopping list:

1200 kcal meal plan - day 1: turkey rolls with cream cheese and vegetables
1500 kcal meal plan - day 6: turkey rolls with cream cheese and vegetables
1800 kcal meal plan – day 4: vegetable sticks with beet hummus
2000 kcal meal plan – day 5: vegetable sticks with beet hummus

Recipes with this ingredient

Vegetable sticks with beet hummus - about 176 kcal per serving
Turkey rolls with cream cheese and vegetables - about 135 kcal per serving

Find more ideas in recipes with calories and macros.

FAQs

How many calories are in a medium bell pepper?

A medium bell pepper (about 150 g) has about 41 kcal: 1.5 g protein, 8.1 g carbs, and 0.3 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of yellow bell pepper?

100 g of yellow bell pepper has 27 kcal (113 kJ).

How much protein is in yellow bell pepper?

Yellow bell pepper has 1 g of protein per 100 g, and a medium pepper has about 1.5 g.

How many carbs are in yellow bell pepper?

100 g of yellow bell pepper contains 5.4 g of digestible carbs, plus 0.9 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw” (NDB 11951). Polish names and serving sizes: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and may vary by variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: 2 November 2026. How we put together our calorie chart.