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Very high in vitamin C and low in calories
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Baked Pointed Pepper has 26 calories. It contains 5.4 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 128 mg of Vitamin C covers 142% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
26
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 14% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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) | 100 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 65 kcal |
Calculated from 26 calories per 100 g.
To make baked pointed pepper, wash and dry the peppers, then place them whole or halved on a baking tray. Add a little oil and salt, and bake until tender with blistered patches, turning them once so they cook evenly.
No, you do not need to peel baked pointed pepper; the skin is edible. Roasting loosens the skin, so if you prefer a smoother texture, cover the peppers briefly after baking and slip off the loosened skin before serving.
Yes, baked pointed pepper freezes well, although it may be softer after thawing. Let it cool completely, divide it into portions, and seal it in a freezer-safe container or bag. Use thawed pepper in cooked dishes, sauces, or soups.
Baked pointed pepper keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled and stored in a covered container. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature, and discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Baked pointed peppers can be mild or hot because pointed pepper varieties differ. Roasting brings out their sweetness but does not reliably remove heat, so taste a small piece first if you are unsure how spicy a particular pepper is.
Baked pointed pepper can burst when steam builds up beneath its skin and has no way to escape. If you are roasting peppers whole, prick the skin in a few places with a fork first, and take care around hot steam when opening the oven.
No, you can bake pointed peppers with their seeds in. Remove the stem and seed core beforehand if you want to stuff them or serve them with fewer seeds; otherwise, roast them whole and remove the core afterward if desired.
Yes, baked pointed pepper can be eaten cold once it has cooled and been refrigerated safely. Its roasted flavor works well in salads, sandwiches, or antipasti, and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon, and herbs is an easy way to serve it.
Yes, baking can reduce some of the vitamin C in pointed pepper because the vitamin is sensitive to heat. The pepper still provides vitamin C after cooking, but shorter cooking and avoiding unnecessary reheating help limit further losses.
Yes, pointed peppers can be roasted in an air fryer until their skin blisters and the flesh softens. Arrange them in a single layer, turn them during cooking, and allow extra space so hot air can circulate around each pepper.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
128mg · 142% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Vitamin K
7.4µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
25mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Baked pointed pepper is made by roasting long, tapered peppers until tender, with lightly blistered skins and a sweeter, more concentrated flavour. Pointed peppers are popular in Turkish cooking, where they may be baked whole or in large pieces and finished simply with olive oil and salt.
Serve them warm or at room temperature as a side, fold them into salads, or offer them as part of a mezze spread. They also pair well with eggs, grilled foods and a cooling spoonful of yoghurt. Naturally low in calories and a good source of vitamin C, they bring colour and flavour without making a meal feel heavy. Use just a little oil for a lighter preparation.
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
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.