Calories in Bell Pepper
Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by CaloriesCalc Team · Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Nutrition Facts
* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
Vitamins & Minerals — per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 127.7 mg | 142% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 157 µg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 4% | |
| Folate (B9) | 46 µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.9 µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.58 mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 5% |
Calories in Bell Pepper by Weight
| Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|
Calories in Different Bell Pepper Servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Net Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ 1 medium pepper | 119g | 37 kcal | 7.2g | 4.7g | 0.4g |
| 1 large pepper | 164g | 51 kcal | 9.9g | 6.5g | 0.5g |
| 1 cup chopped | 149g | 46 kcal | 9.0g | 5.9g | 0.4g |
| 1 strip (1/4 pepper) | 30g | 9 kcal | 1.8g | 1.2g | 0.1g |
| 1 oz | 28g | 9 kcal | 1.7g | 1.1g | 0.1g |
Macronutrient Breakdown — per 100g
Bell peppers are 92% water. Net carbs are 3.9g per 100g. Red bell peppers have significantly more vitamin C, beta-carotene, and antioxidants than green ones — green peppers are simply unripe red peppers.
Micronutrient Highlights
Bell Pepper Health Benefits & Nutrition
Highest Vitamin C of Any Common Vegetable
Red bell peppers contain 127.7mg of vitamin C per 100g — 142% of the daily requirement, and more than 3× the amount in an orange (53mg). Even green bell peppers (80mg) exceed oranges. A single medium red pepper provides nearly twice the daily vitamin C requirement. Vitamin C supports immune function, collagen synthesis, iron absorption, and antioxidant defence. Bell peppers are one of the most calorie-efficient sources of vitamin C available.
Red vs Green vs Yellow — The Colour Difference
All bell peppers start green and ripen to yellow, orange, or red. The colour change is dramatic nutritionally: red peppers have 11× more beta-carotene, 1.5× more vitamin C, and significantly more capsanthin (a red carotenoid) than green peppers. They also taste sweeter as starches convert to sugars during ripening. Red peppers cost more because they require longer growing time, but deliver substantially more nutrition per calorie.
Eye Health — Carotenoid Richness
Bell peppers contain multiple carotenoids that protect eye health: beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor), zeaxanthin, and violaxanthin. Zeaxanthin accumulates in the macula of the retina and filters damaging blue light. Studies show high zeaxanthin intake is associated with significantly lower risk of age-related macular degeneration. Red and orange peppers are particularly rich in these eye-protective carotenoids.
Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Support
The combination of vitamin C, beta-carotene, quercetin, and luteolin in bell peppers creates comprehensive anti-inflammatory activity. Quercetin inhibits histamine release — relevant for allergy sufferers. Luteolin has shown anti-inflammatory effects comparable to some medications in research. Bell pepper consumption is associated with reduced markers of systemic inflammation in population studies.
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Nutrition values sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Not medical advice.