Calories in Peppers, chili caliente, verde, crudo
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Peppers, chili caliente, verde, crudo contains 40 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pimienta (45 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in productos vegetales y vegetales on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 269% of the Daily Value for Vitamina C, 19% of the Daily Value for copper and 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B6.
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 | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0,2 g | 0,3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0,021 g | 0,1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 7 mg | 0,3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9,5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1,5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars I | 5,1 g | |
| Protein ? | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamina A C | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamina C ? | 243 mg | 269% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E M | 0,69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamina K I | 14,3 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0,95 mg | 6% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) ? | 0,061 mg | 1% |
| Vitamina B6 ? | 0,28 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 11,1 mg | 2% |
| Calcio ? | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1,2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesio ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Fósforo ? | 46 mg | 4% |
| Potasio ? | 340 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0,3 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0,17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese ? | 0,24 mg | 10% |
| Selenio I | 0,5 µg | 0,9% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 79%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein2 gabove the median for productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2 g)
- Fiber1,5 gin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2,2 g)
- Sugars5,1 gin the top quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2,3 g)
- Fat0,2 gbelow the median for productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,021 gin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87,7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada ? | 0,011 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 0,11 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0,026 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0,074 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0,065 g |
| Leucine ? | 0,11 g |
| Lysine ? | 0,089 g |
| Metionina ? | 0,024 g |
| Cistino ? | 0,038 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0,062 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0,042 g |
| Valine ? | 0,084 g |
| Arginine ? | 0,096 g |
| Histidina ? | 0,041 g |
| Alanine ? | 0,082 g |
| Ácido aspartico ? | 0,29 g |
| Ácido glutamico ? | 0,26 g |
| Glycine ? | 0,074 g |
| Proline ? | 0,087 g |
| Serine ? | 0,08 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0,1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0,001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0,015 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0,003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0,011 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Betacaroteno I | 671 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina I | 725 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa I | 23 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 50 µg |
Other components (11)
| Agua ? | 87,7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0,6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 167 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI C | 1.179 IU |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida ? | 23 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 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, dulce, rojo, enlatados, sólidos y líquidos Canned | 18 | 0,8 g | 3,9 g | 0,3 g |
| Peppers, dulce, rojo, congelado, picado, sin preparación Frozen | 20 | 1,1 g | 4,5 g | 0,21 g |
| Peppers, dulce, rojo, congelado, picado, hervido, drenaje, sin sal Cooked | 16 | 0,95 g | 3,3 g | 0,18 g |
| Peppers, dulce, rojo, congelado, picado, hervido, drenaje, con sal Cooked | 16 | 0,95 g | 3,3 g | 0,18 g |
| Peppers, dulce, rojo, sauteed Cooked | 133 | 1 g | 6,6 g | 12,8 g |
| Peppers, chile caliente, gota de sol Dried or dry | 324 | 10,6 g | 69,9 g | 5,8 g |
| Peppers, jalapeño, crudo Raw | 29 | 0,91 g | 6,5 g | 0,37 g |
| Peppers, chili, verde, enlatados Canned | 21 | 0,72 g | 4,6 g | 0,27 g |
| Peppers, húngaro, crudo Raw | 29 | 0,8 g | 6,7 g | 0,41 g |
| Peppers, pasilla, seca Dried or dry | 345 | 12,4 g | 51,1 g | 15,9 g |
| Peppers, dulce, rojo, congelada Dried or dry | 314 | 17,9 g | 68,7 g | 3 g |
| Peppers, dulce, amarillo, crudo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cebolla, crudo Raw | 40 | 1,1 g | 9,3 g | 0,1 g |
| Carrotas, crudo Raw | 41 | 0,93 g | 9,6 g | 0,24 g |
| Beets, crudo Raw | 43 | 1,6 g | 9,6 g | 0,17 g |
| Frijoles verdes, crudo Raw | 31 | 1,8 g | 7 g | 0,22 g |
| Cebollas, amarillo, crudo Raw | 38 | 0,83 g | 8,6 g | 0,05 g |
| Cebollas, blanco, crudo Raw | 35 | 0,89 g | 7,7 g | 0,13 g |
| Cebollas, rojo, crudo Raw | 44 | 0,94 g | 9,9 g | 0,1 g |
| Rutabagas, crudo Raw | 37 | 1,1 g | 8,6 g | 0,16 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 40 kcal. 1 pimienta (45 g): about 18 kcal. 0,5 tazas, picadas o picadas (75 g): about 30 kcal.
How much protein is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,9 g in 1 pimienta (45 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos vegetales y vegetales, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw peppers?
Raw peppers has 9,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,5 g of fiber and 5,1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 0,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,021 g is saturated (0,1% 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 Vitamina C (269% DV), copper (19% DV), Vitamina B6 (16% DV), Vitamina K (12% DV) and manganese (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peppers?
100 g contains 7 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, chili caliente, verde, crudo has 40 kcal, while peppers, dulce, rojo, enlatados, sólidos y líquidos 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 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 170497. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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