Calories in Peppers, hot chili, red, raw
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Peppers, hot chili, red, raw contains 40 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pepper (45 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 160% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 14% 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 | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.44 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.042 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.8 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 5.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 48 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 144 mg | 160% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K I | 14 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.072 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.51 mg | 30% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 10.9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 43 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 322 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 75%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein1.9 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars5.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.44 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.042 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium9 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.024 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.24 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.026 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.074 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.065 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.11 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.089 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.024 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.038 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.062 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.042 g |
| Valine ? | 0.084 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.096 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.041 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.082 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.29 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 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 |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.23 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 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.033 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.011 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)
| Beta-carotene ? | 534 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 709 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha ? | 36 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta ? | 40 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 88 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.87 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 166 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 952 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 23 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carrots, raw Raw | 41 | 0.93 g | 9.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Beets, raw Raw | 43 | 1.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Onions, white, raw Raw | 35 | 0.89 g | 7.7 g | 0.13 g |
| Onions, yellow, raw Raw | 38 | 0.83 g | 8.6 g | 0.05 g |
| Onions, red, raw Raw | 44 | 0.94 g | 9.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Onions, sweet, raw Raw | 32 | 0.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.08 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 pepper (45 g): about 18 kcal. 0.5 cup, chopped or diced (75 g): about 30 kcal.
How much protein is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.84 g in 1 pepper (45 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw peppers?
Raw peppers has 8.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 5.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 0.44 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.042 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 (160% DV), Vitamin B6 (30% DV), copper (14% DV) and Vitamin K (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peppers?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, hot chili, red, raw has 40 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 170106. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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