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Tangy cherry pepper filled with cheese, typically served as an antipasto
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese (90 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.7 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 34.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 90 g
189
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
7.7g
· 3% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
15.1g
· 19% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 13% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.39 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 702 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 53 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (diced) | 30 g | 63 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (chopped) | 40 g | 84 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 6 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese is a small, round pepper filled with soft cheese, often preserved in oil or brine. It is commonly served chilled as an antipasto or as part of an appetizer platter.
Serve cherry pepper stuffed with cheese cold as part of an antipasto platter. It pairs well with olives, crusty bread, crackers, and cured meats; drain off excess oil or brine before placing it on the plate.
Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese can range from mildly tangy to quite hot. The pepper variety determines most of the heat, while the cheese softens its sharpness without necessarily removing the burn.
To make cherry pepper stuffed with cheese, remove the stems and seeds from the peppers, then fill them with soft cheese. Serve them chilled, or marinate them briefly with oil and seasonings for extra flavor.
Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese is usually filled with cream cheese or another soft, spreadable cheese. Some versions use a seasoned cheese mixture, so the filling can taste tangier or more herb-forward from one product or recipe to another.
Cherry peppers are small and round, while pepperoncini are longer, tapered peppers that are usually milder. Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese is typically served whole as an antipasto; pepperoncini are more often pickled and served alongside sandwiches or salads.
Keep opened cherry pepper stuffed with cheese refrigerated in a sealed container and use a clean utensil each time. If it is packed in oil or brine, keep the peppers covered by the liquid and follow the product’s use-by guidance.
Freezing cherry pepper stuffed with cheese is not recommended for the best texture. The peppers can turn soft after thawing, and the cheese filling may become grainy or watery, especially if the product was packed in oil or brine.
Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese works well with bread, crackers, olives, cured meats, and other antipasto items. Its salty, tangy filling also gives a cheese board a spicy contrast; serve it chilled and drained.
Yes, you can make cherry pepper stuffed with cheese at home using fresh cherry peppers and a soft cheese filling. Carefully remove the seeds, fill the peppers, and refrigerate them; use clean equipment and eat homemade portions within a few days.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
34.2mg · 38% DV
B12
0.41µg · 17% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Vitamin A
85.5µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
702mg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
122mg · 17% DV
Calcium
149mg · 15% DV
Selenium
5.4µg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 189 calories in 3 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese is made by filling small, round cherry peppers—often pickled—with savoury cheese. The pepper’s tangy, slightly sweet bite, sometimes with a little heat, contrasts with the cheese’s creamy, salty texture. It is commonly served as an antipasto-style nibble and also fits naturally on a mezze or snack platter.
The filling makes it richer in fat than plain peppers, with 16.8 g per 100 g. Serve a few alongside olives, fresh vegetables or crusty bread. For a lighter plate, pair it with plenty of fresh produce rather than adding other rich dips.
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
6.39g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.