Calories in a green bell pepper
A usual serving, 1 pepper (120 g), has about 25 kcal; 100 g ≈ 20 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 20 | 0.9 g | 0.2 g | 2.9 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 pepper 120 g | 24 | 1.1 g | 0.2 g | 3.5 g | 2 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pepper 120 g | 24 | 1.1 g | 0.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Half a pepper 60 g | 12 | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 1.7 g |
How it fits into a day
A green bell pepper of about 120 g has only about 25 kcal. It's an unripe pepper, so it's less sweet than a red one and has slightly fewer calories. About 70% of the calories come from carbs.
A usual serving (1 pepper) is about 1% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Green peppers are the base of many salads and of djuvec, and on their own they add almost no calories.
- In stuffed peppers the meal is the meat and rice filling, not the pepper.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a green pepper?
About 25 kcal in 120 g, with 1.1 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 3.5 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of green pepper?
About 20 kcal per 100 g: 0.9 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 2.9 g carbs, plus 1.7 g fibre.
How many calories are in 2 green peppers?
Two 120 g peppers have about 50 kcal.
See also
-
Tomato
18 kcal
per 100 g
1 medium tomato: 20 kcal
-
Button mushrooms
22 kcal
per 100 g
1 serving: 20 kcal
-
Spinach
23 kcal
per 100 g
1 serving: 25 kcal
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