Calories in Peppers, chili, green, canned
Generic food Canned Vegetables
Peppers, chili, green, canned contains 21 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (139 g) provides about 29 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 10% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 14% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.27 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.028 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 397 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 0.72 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A M | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C M | 34.2 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.084 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 54 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium M | 113 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 10%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.72 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.27 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.028 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium397 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.017 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.15 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.026 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.023 g |
| Leucine I | 0.038 g |
| Lysine I | 0.032 g |
| Methionine I | 0.009 g |
| Cystine I | 0.014 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.022 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.015 g |
| Valine I | 0.03 g |
| Arginine I | 0.034 g |
| Histidine I | 0.014 g |
| Alanine I | 0.03 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 0.1 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 0.095 g |
| Glycine I | 0.026 g |
| Proline I | 0.031 g |
| Serine I | 0.029 g |
Individual fatty acids (21)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.15 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.022 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 93.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 88 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 126 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 54 µg |
Other forms of Peppers
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, sweet, red, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 18 | 0.8 g | 3.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.5 g | 0.21 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed Cooked | 133 | 1 g | 6.6 g | 12.8 g |
| Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried Dried or dry | 324 | 10.6 g | 69.9 g | 5.8 g |
| Peppers, jalapeno, raw Raw | 29 | 0.91 g | 6.5 g | 0.37 g |
| Peppers, hungarian, raw Raw | 29 | 0.8 g | 6.7 g | 0.41 g |
| Peppers, pasilla, dried Dried or dry | 345 | 12.4 g | 51.1 g | 15.9 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 314 | 17.9 g | 68.7 g | 3 g |
| Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw Raw | 27 | 1 g | 6.3 g | 0.21 g |
| Peppers, serrano, raw Raw | 32 | 1.7 g | 6.7 g | 0.44 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, snap, canned, all styles, seasoned, solids and liquids Canned | 16 | 0.83 g | 3.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Beans, snap, green, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Canned | 15 | 0.8 g | 3.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Beans, snap, yellow, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Canned | 15 | 0.8 g | 3.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Beans, snap, yellow, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Canned | 15 | 0.8 g | 3.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Beans, snap, green, canned, no salt added, drained solids Canned | 22 | 1.1 g | 4.3 g | 0.46 g |
| Beans, snap, yellow, canned, regular pack, drained solids Canned | 20 | 1.2 g | 4.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Beans, snap, yellow, canned, no salt added, drained solids Canned | 20 | 1.2 g | 4.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Turnip greens, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 14 | 1.4 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned peppers?
100 g of canned peppers has 21 kcal. 1 cup (139 g): about 29 kcal.
How much protein is in canned peppers?
Canned peppers contains 0.72 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in 1 cup (139 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in canned peppers?
Canned peppers has 4.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in canned peppers?
Canned peppers contains 0.27 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.028 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned peppers contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (38% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned peppers?
100 g contains 397 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition canned and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, chili, green, canned has 21 kcal, while peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, unprepared has 20 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168577. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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