1 serving (medium) of Sauteed Red Pepper (80 g) has 30 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 87.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 97% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Sauteed Red Pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

7.2g

· 3% DV

Protein

1.1g

· 2% DV

Fat

1.2g

· 2% DV

Fiber

2.2g

· 8% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 10% · Fat 25%

Sauteed Red Pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

109mg · 121% DV

Vitamin A

157µg · 17% DV

0.28mg · 16% DV

Vitamin E

2.1mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

210mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

16mg · 4% DV

Phosphorus

25mg · 4% DV

How Nutritious Is Sauteed Red Pepper?

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.

Sauteed 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 Sauteed Red Pepper

To burn the 38 calories in 100 g:

🚶

9min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

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 Sauteed 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 Sauteed 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 Sauteed 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

Sauteed Red Pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.22g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.11g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.19g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sauteed Red Pepper

How many calories are in sautéed red pepper?

Sautéed red pepper contains 38 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it also provides 7.2 g carbs, 1.1 g protein, and 1.2 g fat.

Is sautéed red pepper good for a diet?

Sautéed red pepper fits vegetarian, vegan, paleo, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and gluten-free diets. It also has a glycemic index of 30, making it a low-GI option.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026