Calories in Peppers, red, cooked
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Peppers, red, cooked contains 55 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (10 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 45% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other red and orange vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 91 kcal per 100 g across 19 foods.
100 g provides 136% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 55 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.75 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 4.2 g | |
| Protein C | 0.92 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 162 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C C | 122 mg | 136% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.1 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 5.9 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 215 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein0.92 gin the lowest quarter of other red and orange vegetables (median 1.6 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the lowest quarter of other red and orange vegetables (median 2.7 g)
- Sugars4.2 gbelow the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 5 g)
- Fat2.8 gbelow the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 2.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.75 gbelow the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 0.81 g)
- Sodium126 mgbelow the median for other red and orange vegetables (median 154 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.95 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.92 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 | 0.78 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.91 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1,560 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 19 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 469 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 88.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin, cooked Cooked | 52 | 1.1 g | 6.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Spaghetti squash, cooked Cooked | 49 | 0.65 g | 6.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Winter squash, cooked, fat added Cooked | 59 | 0.87 g | 8.6 g | 2.9 g |
| Pumpkin, canned, cooked Cooked | 56 | 1.1 g | 7.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Winter squash, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 37 | 0.89 g | 8.8 g | 0.35 g |
| Guava sauce, cooked Cooked | 36 | 0.32 g | 9.5 g | 0.14 g |
| Apples, frozen, unsweetened, heated Cooked | 47 | 0.29 g | 12 g | 0.33 g |
| Sweet potato, baked, NS as to fat Cooked | 115 | 1.6 g | 17.1 g | 4.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked peppers?
100 g of cooked peppers has 55 kcal. 1 piece (10 g): about 6 kcal. 1 miniature (30 g): about 17 kcal. 1 regular (120 g): about 66 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked peppers?
Cooked peppers contains 0.92 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.092 g in 1 piece (10 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other red and orange vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1.6 g).
How many carbs are in cooked peppers?
Cooked peppers has 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked peppers?
Cooked peppers contains 2.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.75 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked peppers contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (136% DV), Vitamin A (18% DV), Vitamin B6 (17% DV), Vitamin E (13% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked peppers?
100 g contains 126 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, red, cooked has 55 kcal, while peppers, sweet, red, canned, solids and liquids has 18 kcal. Cooking 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 2709977. 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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