Calories in Stuffed green pepper, Puerto Rican style
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Stuffed green pepper, Puerto Rican style contains 152 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pepper, 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2" (250 g) provides about 380 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 24% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 18% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 152 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 732 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.6 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein C | 8.9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 45.7 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.3 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 31 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.58 µg | 24% |
| Choline C | 25.9 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 315 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 9.2 µg | 17% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein8.9 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars3.5 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat5.8 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium732 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.47 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 | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.68 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 186 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 4,550 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 174 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 10 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 9 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, cheese ravioli with marinara sauce | 156 | 8 g | 17.6 g | 6 g |
| Lasagna with meat | 139 | 7.5 g | 16.2 g | 5 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with vegetables, cream or white sauce | 149 | 9 g | 14.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 158 | 8.5 g | 16.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Pad Thai, NFS | 154 | 8.1 g | 14.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Pad Thai with chicken | 154 | 8.1 g | 14.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce | 148 | 8.7 g | 14.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Pad Thai with meat | 160 | 8.2 g | 14.7 g | 7.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in stuffed green pepper?
100 g of stuffed green pepper has 152 kcal. 1 pepper, 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2" (250 g): about 380 kcal.
How much protein is in stuffed green pepper?
Stuffed green pepper contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.2 g in 1 pepper, 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2" (250 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in stuffed green pepper?
Stuffed green pepper has 15.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in stuffed green pepper?
Stuffed green pepper contains 5.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does stuffed green pepper contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (51% DV), Vitamin B12 (24% DV), Niacin (B3) (18% DV), selenium (17% DV) and zinc (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in stuffed green pepper?
100 g contains 732 mg of sodium, 32% 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 2706633. 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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