Calories in Bell Pepper

37kcal per 1 medium pepper (119 g)

31 kcal per 100 g · about 2% of a 2,000-kcal day

A whole bell pepper is under 40 calories and has more vitamin C than an orange. Red peppers are slightly sweeter than green.

Bell Pepper nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 medium pepper
Calories31 kcal37 kcal
Protein1 g1.2 g
Carbs6 g7.1 g
Fat0.3 g0.4 g
Fiber2.1 g2.5 g
Sugar4.2 g5 g

Where the calories come from

Bell Pepper calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)9 kcal0.3 g1.7 g0.1 g
50 g16 kcal0.5 g3 g0.2 g
100 g31 kcal1 g6 g0.3 g
1 medium pepper (119 g)37 kcal1.2 g7.1 g0.4 g
200 g62 kcal2 g12 g0.6 g
250 g78 kcal2.5 g15 g0.8 g

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Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.