1 piece (medium) of Red Pepper (Canned) (60 g) has 16 calories. That works out to 27 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.4 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 32.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Red Pepper (Canned) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

5.7g

· 2% DV

Protein

1.1g

· 2% DV

Fat

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fiber

2.1g

· 8% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 15% · Fat 6%

Red Pepper (Canned) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

54mg · 60% DV

Vitamin A

157µg · 17% DV

0.19mg · 11% DV

Vitamin E

1.6mg · 11% DV

Minerals

Sodium

220mg · 10% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

180mg · 5% DV

Magnesium

13mg · 3% DV

How Nutritious Is Red Pepper (Canned)?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 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

49/ 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.

Red Pepper (Canned) 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 Red Pepper (Canned)

To burn the 27 calories in 100 g:

🚶

7min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

4min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

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

Is Red Pepper (Canned) Processed?

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.

Does Red Pepper (Canned) 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 Red Pepper (Canned) Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Red Pepper (Canned) Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.04g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Pepper (Canned)

How many calories are in canned red pepper?

Canned red pepper contains 27 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it also provides 1.1 g protein, 5.7 g carbs, 0.2 g fat, and 2.1 g fiber.

Is canned red pepper low glycemic and diet-friendly?

Yes, its glycemic index is 15, which is considered low. It fits omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and gluten-free diets.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026