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Low-calorie, rich in vitamin C, contains fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Air-fried charleston pepper (45 g) has 13 calories. That works out to 29 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 38.3 mg of Vitamin C covers 43% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
13
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 13% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.35 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5 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 | 13 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 29 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 135 g | 39 kcal |
| 2 cup (chopped) | 180 g | 52 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 225 g | 65 kcal |
Calculated from 29 calories per 100 g.
To make air-fried charleston pepper, rinse the peppers, dry them thoroughly, and arrange them in a single layer in the basket. Cook until tender with browned patches, turning them once so they cook evenly.
No, charleston pepper is usually mild, and air frying does not make it hot. Individual peppers can vary, though, so taste a small piece before serving it to someone who is sensitive to spicy food.
No, you do not have to remove the seeds from air-fried charleston pepper; they are edible and usually mild. For a neater side dish or a softer texture, split the peppers and scrape out the seeds before cooking.
No, peeling air-fried charleston pepper is unnecessary because its skin is thin and edible. If the skin blisters and you prefer it removed, cover the cooked peppers briefly so the skin loosens, then peel it off.
Yes, frozen charleston pepper can be cooked in an air fryer, but it may release more moisture and soften rather than brown. Cook it in a single layer and allow extra cooking time until the excess moisture has evaporated.
To keep air-fried charleston pepper from turning soggy, dry it well after washing and avoid crowding the basket. Air needs room to circulate around each pepper; cook a large batch in separate rounds instead of piling them up.
Air-fried charleston pepper pairs well with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic. For a Turkish-style serving, finish it with a little lemon juice or serve it with garlic yogurt; add seasonings after cooking if you want the pepper's own flavor to stand out.
Yes, air-fried charleston pepper can replace roasted peppers in many side dishes, sandwiches, and salads. It is narrower and generally milder than a typical bell pepper, so expect smaller pieces and a more delicate pepper flavor.
Air-fried charleston pepper works well alongside grilled meat, fish, chicken, beans, or eggs. Serve it as a simple side, tuck it into a sandwich, or pair it with a yogurt-based dip for an easy snack.
Yes, air-fried charleston pepper can be a nutritious vegetable side, and the pepper provides vitamin C and fiber. Using little or no added oil keeps the preparation light; very long cooking can reduce some of its vitamin C.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
38.25mg · 43% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Vitamin K
3.15µg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.68µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
95mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
9.9mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.35mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 13 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Charleston peppers are long, slender Turkish green peppers with a mild flavour. Air-fried charleston pepper is simply the pepper cooked in circulating hot air, which softens it and lightly blisters the skin; a little oil is optional.
The cooked pepper tastes gently sweet, with tender flesh and occasional browned, slightly chewy patches. In Turkey, it may be served at breakfast, alongside a main meal, or as part of a meze spread. It is a low-calorie vegetable that provides fibre and vitamin C. Pair it with yoghurt, grains or grilled foods for an easy side, or use little oil if you want to keep the dish lighter.
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
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.