Calories in Peppers, hot, raw
Generic food Raw Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Peppers, hot, raw contains 34 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (5 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in mustard and other condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 64 kcal per 100 g across 26 foods.
100 g provides 146% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 27% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 34 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.4 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.067 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 4.7 g | |
| Protein C | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 51 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 131 mg | 146% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.1 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 16.2 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.056 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.46 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 34 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 285 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.088 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein1.4 gin the top quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 1 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 0.65 g)
- Sugars4.7 gabove the median for mustard and other condiments (median 3.2 g)
- Fat0.4 gabove the median for mustard and other condiments (median 0.39 g)
- Saturated fat0.067 gbelow the median for mustard and other condiments (median 0.076 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 444 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.027 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.18 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 548 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 785 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 52 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 72 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 25 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 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, chili, green, canned Canned | 21 | 0.72 g | 4.6 g | 0.27 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dill weed, fresh Raw | 43 | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Basil, fresh Raw | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.64 g |
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
| Pimiento | 28 | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.37 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, NS as to form | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Horseradish, prepared | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
| Horseradish | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw peppers?
100 g of raw peppers has 34 kcal. 1 slice (5 g): about 2 kcal. 1 piece (5 g): about 2 kcal. 1 whole (15 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.069 g in 1 slice (5 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mustard and other condiments, that is among the highest quarter (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in raw peppers?
Raw peppers has 7.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.067 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw peppers contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (146% DV), Vitamin B6 (27% DV), Vitamin E (14% DV) and Vitamin K (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peppers?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, hot, raw has 34 kcal, while peppers, sweet, red, canned, solids and liquids has 18 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709798. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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