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Cheese-filled savory pepper preparation
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese-stuffed jenepole pepper (45 g) has 95 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.1 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 26.1 mg of Vitamin C covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
95
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
3.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 13% · Protein 16% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.23 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 | 95 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 53 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 147 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 284 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
A cheese-stuffed jenepole pepper is a savory pepper preparation filled with cheese. Recipes can vary in the pepper used, the cheese filling, and whether the peppers are baked, fried, or served another way.
They can be mild or hot, depending on the pepper variety and whether its inner white ribs are left in. Removing the ribs and seeds generally makes the filling less spicy.
Halve or slit the peppers, remove the seeds if desired, and fill them with cheese. Bake them until the peppers soften and the filling is hot, or coat and fry them for a crisp exterior.
Cream cheese makes a smooth, easy-to-fill mixture, while mozzarella or another good-melting cheese gives a stretchy center. Combining cream cheese with a melting cheese gives both a creamy filling and a gooey texture.
Yes, the seeds are edible, but the white ribs attached to them are usually the hotter part of a pepper. Scrape out both the seeds and ribs if you want a milder bite.
A cool sour-cream or yogurt dip pairs well with cheese-stuffed jenepole peppers, especially if the peppers are spicy. Salsa or a fresh tomato dip also works when you want a brighter, less creamy accompaniment.
Reheat cheese-stuffed jenepole peppers in an oven or air fryer until the filling is hot; this helps the pepper stay firmer than microwave reheating. If using a microwave, heat in short bursts to avoid a rubbery texture.
Yes, you can freeze them in an airtight container, although the peppers may soften and release moisture after thawing. For a better texture, freeze them before cooking when the recipe allows, then cook from thawed.
Cooked cheese-stuffed jenepole peppers keep for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them promptly after serving, and reheat until the cheese filling is hot before eating.
Serve cheese-stuffed jenepole peppers with a crisp salad, vegetable sticks, or other small bites for an appetizer spread. A cooling dip is especially useful alongside peppers with a noticeable kick.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
26.1mg · 29% DV
Vitamin A
74.25µg · 8% DV
B12
0.19µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
279mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Calcium
95mg · 10% DV
Selenium
3.83µg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 95 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Cheese-stuffed jenepole pepper is a small pepper filled with cheese, in the tradition of stuffed-pepper snacks associated with Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking. Its peppery bite contrasts with the filling’s soft, creamy texture; the heat can vary from one pepper to another. It works as a party bite or starter, served warm or at room temperature, often with a cool dip. For readers elsewhere, it also makes an easy snack alongside a salad or other lighter dishes. The cheese filling makes it relatively rich in fat, while each 100 g provides 8.5 g of protein. Baking rather than frying keeps the preparation lighter.
Medium
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 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.