1 piece (medium) of Bell Pepper (120 g) has 32 calories. That works out to 27 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.2 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 152.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 169% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Bell Pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 2% DV

Protein

· 2% DV

Fat

0.3g

· 0% DV

Fiber

2.1g

· 8% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 13% · Fat 9%

Bell Pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

127mg · 141% DV

Vitamin A

157µg · 17% DV

0.29mg · 17% DV

Folate

46µg · 12% DV

Minerals

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

211mg · 6% DV

Phosphorus

26mg · 4% DV

Magnesium

12mg · 3% DV

How Nutritious Is Bell Pepper?

Nutrient density

High

75/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

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.

Bell Pepper Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Bell Pepper

To burn the 27 calories in 100 g:

🚶

7min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

4min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Bell Pepper Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

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.

Does Bell Pepper Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Bell Pepper Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Bell Pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.07g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell Pepper

How many calories are in bell pepper?

Bell pepper contains 27 calories per 100 g. That serving provides 1 g of protein, 6 g of carbohydrates, 0.3 g of fat, and 2.1 g of fiber.

Is bell pepper low glycemic?

Yes. Bell pepper has a glycemic index of 15, which is low. It is an unprocessed vegetable compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Paleo, and Mediterranean eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 20, 2026