Calories in a red bell pepper
A red bell pepper (1 medium, 119 g) has 31 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 7.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 26 kcal.
Values are for Peppers, sweet, red, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Red bell pepper
Per 1 medium (119 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in a red bell pepper by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 26 | 1 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup, chopped | 149 g | 39 | 1.5 g | 9 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup, sliced | 92 g | 24 | 0.9 g | 5.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 large (2-1/4 per pound, approx 3-3/4" long, 3" dia.) | 164 g | 43 | 1.6 g | 9.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2 dia.) | 119 g | 31 | 1.2 g | 7.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 small | 74 g | 19 | 0.7 g | 4.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 ring (3" dia., 1/4" thick) | 10 g | 3 | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 7 | 0.3 g | 1.7 g | 0.1 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 13%Carbs 78%Fat 9%
Red bell pepper has a very low energy density (0.3 kcal per gram). It provides 3.8 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Vegetables: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery | 14 | 0.7 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Zucchini | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Romaine lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Cauliflower | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.3 g |
| Red bell pepper | 26 | 1 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Onion | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Green peas | 78 | 5.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn on the cob | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170108. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a red bell pepper?
31 calories in 1 medium (119 g), or 26 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in a red bell pepper?
1.2 g of protein in 1 medium (119 g) (1 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in a red bell pepper?
7.2 g of carbohydrates in 1 medium (119 g), including 2.5 g of fiber.