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Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sautéed red pointed pepper (120 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 62 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 4.4 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 115.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 128% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
74
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.4g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 7% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (diced) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 17 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (diced) | 30 g | 19 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 75 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 56 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 150 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 190 g | 118 kcal |
Calculated from 62 calories per 100 g.
To make sautéed red pointed pepper, wash and dry the peppers, remove the stems, and slice them. Cook in a little oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned; season near the end.
Sautéed red pointed pepper pairs well with eggs, grilled meat, beans, or crusty bread. Add it to an omelet or grain bowl, or serve it as a warm side; a little garlic or lemon can brighten its flavour.
Sautéed red pointed pepper can be mild or hot because pointed pepper varieties differ in heat. Taste a small piece before cooking. Removing the seeds and pale inner ribs can reduce the heat, though it may not remove it completely.
Sautéed red pointed pepper keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, you can freeze sautéed red pointed pepper, although it may be softer after thawing. Let it cool, pack it airtight, and use the thawed pepper in cooked dishes such as soups, sauces, or scrambled eggs.
No, you usually do not need to peel red pointed peppers before sautéing; their thin skins soften as they cook. Wash the peppers under running water and dry them before slicing so they brown rather than steam.
Sautéed red pointed pepper is cut and cooked quickly in a pan, while roasted red pepper is cooked whole or in large pieces with dry heat until its skin chars. Roasting gives a smokier flavour; sautéing is quicker and keeps the pieces distinct.
Sautéed red pointed pepper can turn soggy when the pan is crowded, the heat is too low, or the peppers are wet. Dry them well, use a wide hot pan, and cook in batches so moisture can evaporate.
Yes, the seeds in sautéed red pointed pepper are edible. Remove them if you prefer a milder, less seedy result, especially when the particular peppers taste hot; the pale inner ribs can also carry much of the heat.
Yes, sautéing can reduce some of the vitamin C in red pointed pepper because vitamin C is sensitive to heat. Brief cooking with little oil generally exposes the pepper to less heat than prolonged cooking, while still softening it.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
115.2mg · 128% DV
Vitamin A
186µg · 21% DV
B6
0.34mg · 20% DV
Vitamin E
1.86mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
270mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sautéed red pointed pepper is made by cooking ripe, red, elongated peppers in a pan, usually with a little oil. The heat brings out their gentle sweetness, leaving them soft inside with lightly browned edges. It is a simple way to serve peppers as a side or part of a larger meal.
In Turkey, it may appear at breakfast alongside eggs and cheese, accompany a home-cooked main dish, or be served warm or at room temperature as part of a meze spread. Bread is handy for soaking up the savoury pan juices. The dish is mostly vegetables and provides fibre and vitamin C. For a lighter version, use only enough oil to coat the pan and pair it with yoghurt or other vegetables.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.