1 piece (medium) of Green chili pepper (12 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 29 mg of Vitamin C covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Green chili pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

8.8g

· 3% DV

Protein

· 4% DV

Fat

0.4g

· 1% DV

Fiber

1.5g

· 5% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 17% · Fat 8%

Green chili pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

242mg · 269% DV

Vitamin A

530µg · 59% DV

0.3mg · 18% DV

Biotin

4µg · 13% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

320mg · 9% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Phosphorus

40mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

23mg · 5% DV

How Nutritious Is Green chili pepper?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 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

47/ 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.

Green chili 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 Green chili pepper

To burn the 40 calories in 100 g:

🚶

10min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

Cycling

🏊

5min

Swimming

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

Is Green chili 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 Green chili 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 Green chili 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

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Green chili pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.07g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.09g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2.3:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Green chili pepper

How many calories are in green chili pepper, and is it diet-friendly?

Green chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams. It is an unprocessed vegetable and fits many eating patterns, including keto, vegan, paleo, Mediterranean, and gluten-free diets.

Does green chili pepper have a high glycemic index?

No, green chili pepper has a glycemic index of 15, which is low. Per 100 grams, it provides 8.8 grams of carbs and 1.5 grams of fiber.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026