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Calories in red bell pepper
Red bell pepper: about 26 calories per 100 g. A portion of 1 medium (119 g) has about 31 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 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 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 13%
- Carbs 78%
- Fat 9%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 26 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| of which sugars | 4.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 211 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 127.7 mg |
| Water | 92.2 g |
How it compares with other vegetables
Among the 28 vegetables listed on this site, red bell pepper ranks number 13 from the lowest in calories per 100 g, and number 21 from the highest in protein per 100 g.
Fewer calories per 100 g
- Eggplant 25 cal
- Cauliflower 25 cal
- Cabbage 25 cal
More calories per 100 g
- Turnip 28 cal
- Green beans 31 cal
- Broccoli 34 cal
What 31 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of red bell pepper (1 medium, 31 calories) equals about 7 minutes of walking or 3 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Peppers, sweet, red, raw”. They describe the raw food. Cooking changes the water content, so calories per 100 g will differ once it is cooked. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in red bell pepper (1 medium)?
About 31 calories (≈). That is 1 medium (119 g) of red bell pepper, using the USDA reference value of 26 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of red bell pepper?
About 26 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 7 calories.
How much protein is in red bell pepper?
1 g per 100 g, and about 13% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 1 medium has about 1.2 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Peppers, sweet, red, raw (FDC ID 170108)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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