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Stuffed green pepper with meat Calories
Meat-stuffed green pepper with rice and vegetables
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Stuffed green pepper with meat (180 g) has 230 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.7 g of carbs, 11.3 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 43.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Stuffed green pepper with meat Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
230
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
18.7g
· 7% DV
Protein
11.3g
· 23% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 21% · Fat 45%
Stuffed green pepper with meat nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.78 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Stuffed green pepper with meat?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 200 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 320 g | 410 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 461 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stuffed green pepper with meat
How do you make stuffed green pepper with meat?
Stuffed green pepper with meat is made by filling hollowed peppers with a mixture of ground meat, rice, onion, and seasonings, then cooking them in a tomato-based liquid. Leave room in each pepper for the rice to expand as it cooks.
What goes into the filling for stuffed green pepper with meat?
The filling for stuffed green pepper with meat usually includes ground meat, rice, onion, tomato or tomato paste, herbs, and spices. Some cooks add chopped parsley, while others use bulgur instead of rice for a different texture.
Should the rice be cooked before making stuffed green pepper with meat?
No, the rice in stuffed green pepper with meat is usually added uncooked after being rinsed and drained. It softens inside the pepper as the dish cooks, so pre-cooking it can leave the filling too soft.
How do you stop stuffed green pepper with meat from falling apart?
To keep stuffed green pepper with meat intact, choose firm peppers without cracks and avoid packing the filling tightly. Arrange the peppers upright in the pot, cover their openings with tomato slices, and simmer gently rather than boiling them hard.
Which peppers work best for stuffed green pepper with meat?
Medium-sized, firm green bell peppers with a flat base work well for stuffed green pepper with meat. Similar-sized peppers cook more evenly, and a wide opening makes them easier to fill without tearing.
Can you bake stuffed green pepper with meat instead of cooking it on the stove?
Yes, stuffed green pepper with meat can be baked in a covered oven-safe dish with tomato sauce and a little liquid. Keep the dish covered while the filling cooks so the peppers stay moist, then uncover it briefly if you want more browning.
How can you tell when stuffed green pepper with meat is done?
Stuffed green pepper with meat is done when the peppers are tender and the rice and ground meat in the filling are fully cooked. Check one pepper by opening it carefully; the rice should not have a hard center.
What do you serve with stuffed green pepper with meat?
Yogurt or a cucumber-yogurt salad is a common accompaniment to stuffed green pepper with meat, as its cool, tangy taste balances the tomato-rich filling. A simple green salad also works; the rice inside usually makes an extra grain side unnecessary.
How long does stuffed green pepper with meat last in the fridge?
Stuffed green pepper with meat keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard it if it has been left out for too long.
Can you freeze stuffed green pepper with meat?
Yes, stuffed green pepper with meat can be frozen after it has cooled. Pack portions in an airtight freezer-safe container; after thawing and reheating thoroughly, expect the peppers to be softer than when freshly cooked.
Stuffed green pepper with meat Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
43.2mg · 48% DV
B12
0.99µg · 41% DV
B3
3.42mg · 21% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Zinc
2.52mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
155mg · 22% DV
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
459mg · 14% DV
Stuffed green pepper with meat Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Stuffed green pepper with meat
To burn the 230 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Stuffed green pepper with meat?
Stuffed green pepper with meat is a home-style dish made by filling green peppers with minced meat, rice and often onion, tomato and herbs, then simmering them until tender. It is common in Turkish cooking, where the filling and seasoning vary from household to household; a tomato-based cooking liquid is often used as well.
The cooked pepper is soft and mildly sweet, contrasting with the savoury, seasoned filling. In Turkey, it is usually served warm as a main course, often with yoghurt and bread, and leftovers are welcome the next day. The rice contributes carbohydrates, while the meat adds protein; the vegetables provide some fibre. For a lighter version, use a little less rice and add extra vegetables to the filling, or serve it with plain yoghurt.
How Nutritious Is Stuffed green pepper with meat?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Stuffed green pepper with meat Processed?
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.
Does Stuffed green pepper with meat Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Stuffed green pepper with meat Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Stuffed green pepper with meat Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.