Vegetables

Red pepper: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 26 kcal, 1.0 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 164 g) provides about 43 kcal.

Amount
Energy

43 kcal

182 kJ · 2% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.6 g · 15%
Carbohydrates6.4 g · 59%
Fat0.5 g · 10%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 164 g
Energy111 kJ / 26 kcal182 kJ / 43 kcal
Fat0.3 g0.5 g
of which saturates0.1 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate3.9 g6.4 g
of which sugars4.2 g6.9 g
Fibre2.1 g3.4 g
Protein1.0 g1.6 g
Salt0.01 g0.02 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a red pepper?

26 kcal (111 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (164 g) provides about 43 kcal.

How many carbs are in a red pepper?

3.9 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 4.2 g sugars, plus 2.1 g fibre. 1 piece (164 g) has about 6.4 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Peppers, sweet, red, raw”, FDC ID 170108. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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