Calories in Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw
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Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pepper, large, 3-3/4" long, 3" dia (186 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 6% 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 204% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.21 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.031 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 184 mg | 204% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.89 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 212 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 81%
- Fat 6%
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 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.21 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.031 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.013 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.037 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.032 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.052 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.044 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.012 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.019 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.031 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.021 g |
| Valine ? | 0.042 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.048 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.02 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.041 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.13 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.037 g |
| Proline ? | 0.044 g |
| Serine ? | 0.04 g |
Carotenoids (3)
| Beta-carotene M | 120 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 92 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.45 g |
| Energy C | 112 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 200 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 26 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Seaweed, agar, raw Raw | 26 | 0.54 g | 6.8 g | 0.03 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Squash, summer, yellow, includes skin, raw Raw | 19 | 0.89 g | 4.4 g | 0.14 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 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 27 kcal. 1 pepper, large, 3-3/4" long, 3" dia (186 g): about 50 kcal. 10 strips (52 g): about 14 kcal.
How much protein is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 pepper, large, 3-3/4" long, 3" dia (186 g). About 13% 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 raw peppers?
Raw peppers has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 0.21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.031 g is saturated (0.2% 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 (204% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peppers?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, sweet, yellow, raw has 27 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: 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 169383. 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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