1 piece (medium) of Cooked Red Pepper (120 g) has 37 calories. That works out to 31 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.7 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 114 mg of Vitamin C covers 127% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Cooked Red Pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

6.4g

· 2% DV

Protein

· 2% DV

Fat

0.3g

· 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 12% · Fat 9%

Cooked Red Pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

95mg · 106% DV

Vitamin A

157µg · 17% DV

0.29mg · 17% DV

Vitamin E

1.6mg · 11% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

162mg · 5% DV

Phosphorus

26mg · 4% DV

Magnesium

12mg · 3% DV

Calcium

7mg · 1% DV

How Nutritious Is Cooked Red 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

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.

Cooked Red 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 Cooked Red Pepper

To burn the 31 calories in 100 g:

🚶

8min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

4min

Cycling

🏊

4min

Swimming

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

Is Cooked Red Pepper 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 Cooked Red 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 Cooked Red 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

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cooked Red Pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.07g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooked Red Pepper

How many calories are in cooked red pepper?

Cooked red pepper has 31 calories per 100 grams. The same amount provides 6.4 g carbs, 1 g protein, and 0.3 g fat.

Is cooked red pepper good for low-glycemic or diet-friendly eating?

With a glycemic index of 15 and 31 calories per 100 grams, cooked red pepper can fit into many diet patterns. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and gluten-free diets.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026