Calories in Peppers and onions, cooked, no added fat
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Peppers and onions, cooked, no added fat contains 37 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 52 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 37 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.12 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.056 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 118 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 4.1 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 33 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 55.6 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.7 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.069 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 182 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 86%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein1.1 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.1 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat0.12 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.056 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium118 mgin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.06 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 | 0.045 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.048 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 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 | 352 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 126 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 11 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 87 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 23 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Peppers and onions
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers and onions, cooked, fat added Cooked | 59 | 1 g | 8.1 g | 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 42 | 1.4 g | 9.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 30 | 0.93 g | 6.8 g | 0.18 g |
| Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 30 | 0.93 g | 6.8 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 28 | 0.92 g | 6.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 44 | 1.4 g | 10.2 g | 0.19 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 26 | 0.92 g | 6.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 28 | 0.92 g | 6.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Onions, frozen, whole, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 28 | 0.71 g | 6.7 g | 0.05 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked peppers and onions?
100 g of cooked peppers and onions has 37 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 52 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked peppers and onions?
Cooked peppers and onions contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked peppers and onions?
Cooked peppers and onions has 8.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked peppers and onions?
Cooked peppers and onions contains 0.12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.056 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked peppers and onions contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (62% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked peppers and onions?
100 g contains 118 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2710010. 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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