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Traditional meat-stuffed green pepper dish with vegetables and protein
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Stuffed green pepper with meat (180 g) has 230 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 12.2 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 50.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
128
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
6.8g
· 14% DV
Fat
7.1g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 21% · Fat 51%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
28mg · 31% DV
B12
0.55µg · 23% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.5µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
88mg · 13% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
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 128 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.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.4:1).
Do not pack the filling too tightly, as the rice needs room to expand. Cook them covered over low heat with a small amount of hot water or tomato-based sauce rather than flooding the pan.
The rice should be tender and the ground meat should have no pink or raw-looking areas. For a reliable check, cut one pepper open and make sure the center of the filling is steaming hot.
Stovetop cooking produces softer, moister peppers, while baking adds light browning and a deeper roasted flavor. You can also simmer them first and finish them briefly in the oven.
Remove the seeds and white inner membranes thoroughly, as these can taste bitter. Choosing sweeter peppers and balancing the filling with onion, tomato, or a little tomato paste also helps.
Yes. Plain or garlic yogurt provides a cool contrast to the savory meat and spices, and a fresh salad makes the meal feel lighter and more varied.
A seasonal salad, cucumber yogurt dip, plain yogurt, or a vegetable side dish all work well. Since the filling commonly includes rice, an additional large serving of rice or bread may be unnecessary.
They can work as a main meal after exercise or a few hours before training because they contain both meat and rice. Eating them immediately before exercise may feel heavy for some people, especially when the filling is rich.
Refrigerate them in a covered container within two hours of cooking and use them within 3 to 4 days. Reheat until the filling is hot throughout, and avoid reheating the same portion repeatedly.
Yes, cooked stuffed peppers freeze well when portioned into airtight containers. Thaw them in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature; the pepper may become softer after thawing.
Pregnant people, young children, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system should make sure the ground meat filling is fully cooked. Peppers, tomato paste, and spices may also aggravate symptoms in people prone to reflux.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.