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Low-calorie baked hot pepper, rich in vitamin C and antioxidant compounds.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Baked hot pepper (45 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 30 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.9 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 64.7 mg of Vitamin C covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
14
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
2.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 17% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.05 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 10 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 85 g | 26 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 27 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 kcal |
Calculated from 30 calories per 100 g.
To make baked hot pepper, wash and dry the peppers, arrange them in a single layer, and bake until tender with blistered patches on the skin. Turn them once during cooking so they soften and brown more evenly.
Thin, pointed hot peppers work well for baking because they soften quickly and are easy to serve whole. Choose peppers of similar size so they cook evenly; larger peppers may need more time in the oven.
No, peeling baked hot pepper is optional. The skin is edible, but if you prefer it removed, let the cooked peppers rest in a covered bowl so the skins loosen, then gently pull them off.
No, you do not have to remove the seeds before baking. For a milder result, split the pepper and scrape out both the seeds and the pale inner ribs, where much of its heat is concentrated.
Remove the seeds and inner ribs before baking, and serve the pepper with yogurt or another dairy food to soften the burn. Rinsing cooked peppers can wash away some of their roasted flavor, so it is usually not the best fix.
Hot peppers can burst when steam builds up beneath their skins during baking. Prick each pepper in a few places before it goes into the oven, and handle cooked peppers carefully because trapped steam can escape when they split.
No, baking does not reliably remove the pepper’s heat. Roasting can change its flavor and make it taste sweeter or smokier, but the pepper may still be very spicy; remove the inner ribs and seeds if you want less heat.
Store leftover baked hot pepper in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled, and eat it within a few days. Use a clean utensil to take out portions, especially if the peppers are kept with oil or sauce.
Yes, baked hot pepper can be frozen. Cool it completely, divide it into portions, and seal them in a freezer-safe container. The pepper may be softer after thawing, so it works especially well in sauces, soups, and cooked dishes.
Baked hot pepper pairs well with yogurt dips, grilled meat, eggs, beans, and roasted vegetables. Its smoky heat also works as a topping for sandwiches or grain bowls; add it gradually if you are serving people with different spice preferences.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
64.66mg · 72% DV
B6
0.23mg · 14% DV
Vitamin K
6.3µg · 5% DV
B3
0.56mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
145mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
19mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.05mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Baked hot pepper is made by baking fresh hot peppers until tender, often with some blistering on the skin. It is a simple preparation found in Turkish and other Mediterranean-style home cooking; the peppers may be left whole or split lengthwise before cooking.
Serve it as a side with grilled food, alongside a main meal, or folded into salads and sandwiches. Its heat and soft texture work well with cooling yoghurt or a drizzle of olive oil. It is low in calories and provides fibre and vitamin C; a 100 g portion has 30 calories. Use little oil for a lighter side, or pair it with grains or beans for a more filling plate.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.