Calories in Peppers, raw, NFS
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Peppers, raw, NFS contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 ring (10 g) provides about 3 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 4% 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 134% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin 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 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 | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.12 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.058 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.3 g | |
| Protein C | 0.81 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 88 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C C | 121 mg | 134% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.98 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.2 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.83 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 34 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 5.6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 22 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 188 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.049 mg | 5% |
| 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- 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
- Protein0.81 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.3 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 fat0.058 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.11 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 | 0.077 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 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.053 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 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 | 916 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 196 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 20 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 248 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 93 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 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 ring (10 g): about 3 kcal. 1 piece (10 g): about 3 kcal. 1 miniature (30 g): about 8 kcal.
How much protein is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 0.81 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.081 g in 1 ring (10 g). About 12% 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 raw peppers?
Raw peppers has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw peppers?
Raw peppers contains 0.12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.058 g is saturated (0.3% 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 (134% DV) and Vitamin B6 (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peppers?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, raw, NFS 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: 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 2709799. 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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