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Green Chili Pepper Calories
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, low-calorie spicy pepper.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Green Chili Pepper (15 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 36 mg of Vitamin C covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Green Chili Pepper Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
40
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9g
· 3% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 17% · Fat 4%
Green Chili Pepper Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
240mg · 267% DV
Vitamin A
530µg · 59% DV
B6
0.3mg · 18% DV
Vitamin K
14µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
320mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
46mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
23mg · 5% DV
How Nutritious Is Green Chili Pepper?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Green Chili Pepper Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Green Chili Pepper
To burn the 40 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Green Chili Pepper Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
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 Green Chili Pepper Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Green Chili 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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Green Chili Pepper 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 Green Chili Pepper
How many calories are in green chili pepper, and is it good for a diet?
Green chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams. It is an unprocessed vegetable and fits many eating patterns, including keto, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean, pescatarian, flexitarian, and gluten-free diets.
Does green chili pepper have a high glycemic index?
No, its glycemic index is 15, which is considered low. Per 100 grams, it also provides 9 g carbs and 1.5 g fiber.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.