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Green bell pepper calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of green bell pepper contains 20 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 4.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 1.7 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
A green bell pepper is an unripe red one — about 24 calories each, slightly more bitter and less sweet than its ripened self. It holds its shape better in cooking, which is why it is the pepper of choice for stews and stuffed dishes. Raw, it is crunch and freshness for almost no calories.
Where the calories come from
Protein 15% Carbs 77% Fat 8%
How green bell pepper compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green bell pepper | 20 kcal | 0.9 g | 4.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Poblano pepper | 20 kcal | 0.9 g | 4.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Summer squash, boiled | 20 kcal | 0.9 g | 4.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Cardoon, cooked | 20 kcal | 0.8 g | 4.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Turnip greens, cooked | 20 kcal | 1.1 g | 4.4 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for green bell pepper
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | 24 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2.4 g | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in green bell pepper
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 80.4 mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4 µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.48 mg | 3% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common green bell pepper servings
How many calories in a portion of green bell pepper — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small (74 g) | 15 kcal | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup, sliced (92 g) | 18 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 20 kcal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| 1 medium (119 g) | 24 kcal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| 1 large (164 g) | 33 kcal | 1 g | 8 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in green bell pepper?
Green bell pepper has 20 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 medium pepper (119 g) has about 24 calories.
How much protein is in green bell pepper?
Green bell pepper contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, or about 1 g per 1 medium pepper.
How much sugar is in green bell pepper?
Green bell pepper contains 2.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is green bell pepper low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Green bell pepper has 4.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these green bell pepper calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170427 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
