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Vitamin C, fiber, low calorie
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Roasted kapya pepper (120 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 126 mg of Vitamin C covers 140% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Roasted kapya pepper is made from long, fleshy kapya peppers, a sweet red variety popular in Turkey and neighbouring regions. Roasting over a flame or in an oven softens the pepper and brings out its sweetness, while leaving smoky, slightly charred notes; the skin is often peeled before serving.
It works well in salads, sandwiches and mezze, either on its own or dressed with a little olive oil, garlic and herbs. Its mild flavour also makes it an easy addition to cooked dishes. Roasted kapya pepper is low in calories and provides fibre and vitamin C. For a lighter serving, keep the oil modest and pair it with fresh herbs or lemon.
Selected: 100 g
32
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 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 78% · Protein 14% · Fat 8%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
105mg · 117% DV
Vitamin A
157µg · 17% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
Vitamin E
1.6mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
17mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Very 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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 32 calories in 100 g:
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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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
To make roasted kapya peppers, cook whole peppers under a hot grill, over a flame, or in a hot oven until soft and blistered, turning them so they char on more than one side. Cover them briefly after cooking to loosen the skins.
Put roasted kapya peppers in a covered bowl or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel for a short time while they are still hot. The trapped steam loosens the skin, which you can then rub or pull off once the peppers are cool enough to handle.
A roasted kapya pepper tastes sweet, mild, and slightly smoky, with soft flesh and a more concentrated flavor than a raw pepper. Its long, tapered shape and thin flesh make it especially easy to roast and use in salads, dips, and sandwiches.
A kapya pepper is a long, tapered sweet pepper, while the familiar bell pepper is short and block-shaped. Both are mild, but kapya peppers are commonly roasted in Turkish cooking and become particularly soft and sweet when cooked.
Roasted kapya peppers work well in salads, sandwiches, pasta, dips, and vegetable sides. For a Turkish-style meze, mix peeled strips with yogurt and garlic, or dress them with olive oil, lemon, and herbs.
Keep roasted kapya peppers in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator and use them within 3–4 days. Discard them if they develop mold, an unpleasant sour smell, or a slimy texture.
Yes, roasted kapya peppers freeze well. Cool them completely, remove the skins if you prefer, and freeze them in meal-sized portions in a suitable container. They may be softer after thawing, so they work best in cooked dishes, sauces, and dips.
Removing the seeds from roasted kapya peppers is optional; the seeds are edible, but leaving them in can make the texture less pleasant. For a neat presentation or a smoother dip, pull out the stem and seed cluster after roasting.
Yes, roasted kapya peppers can be eaten cold once they have been cooked and cooled safely. Add them straight to salads or sandwiches, or serve them as a chilled side with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
Yes, roasted kapya pepper skin is edible. People often peel it because charred patches can taste bitter or feel tough, especially when the pepper will be served in a smooth dip or a delicate salad.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.