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Bell pepper calories per 100g: 31 kcal
Nutrition facts for raw red bell pepper
Bell pepper calories: match the color and preparation
The main value on this page is for raw red bell pepper: 31 calories per 100 grams in the cited USDA entry. Green, yellow, and orange peppers are not automatically identical, and cooked weight should not be substituted for raw weight without a matching reference.
How to log a U.S. serving
For raw strips in a lunch box, salad, or snack tray, weigh only the edible pepper after removing the stem and seeds. Ranch, hummus, cheese, and other dips are separate parts of the snack.
When to use another entry
For fajitas, sheet-pan vegetables, or stuffed peppers, the added oil and fillings often matter more than the pepper itself. Record cooking oil, meat, rice, cheese, and sauce separately or use a recipe total.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in red bell pepper per 100g?
The cited USDA entry lists raw red bell pepper at about 31 calories per 100 grams.
Can I use the red-pepper value for every color?
Not as an exact value. Color and ripeness differ, so use a matching entry when precision matters.
What changes the calories in cooked bell pepper?
Oil, cheese, meat, rice, sauces, and other fillings must be added to the pepper itself.
Sources, U.S. scope, and fact check
Reference item: USDA FoodData Central Foundation food, “Peppers, bell, red, raw” (FDC ID 2258590). The displayed values describe raw red bell pepper; green, yellow, and cooked peppers differ.
Applicable region: U.S. analytical food-composition data. Last fact check: July 24, 2026. Color, cultivar, cooking, and added oil affect the result.
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