Vegetables

Red Bell Pepper Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 30 March 2026

A large red bell pepper contains 42.6 calories, 1.6g protein, 9.9g carbs, and 0.5g fat. Red Bell Pepper is a nutrient-rich vegetable that is very low in calories. It is an excellent source of vitamin C.

42.6

cal

9.9g

carbs

1.6g

protein

0.5g

fat

3.4g

fiber

6.9g

sugar

Vitamins in Red Bell Pepper

Per Large (2.25 per pound, approx 3.75" long, 3" diameter.) ~164g

Vitamin A
257mcg
29%
Vitamin C
209mg
233%
Vitamin E
2.59mg
17%
Vitamin K
8.04mcg
7%
Vitamin B6
0.48mg
28%
Thiamin (B1)
0.08mg
7%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.15mg
11%
Niacin (B3)
1.61mg
10%
Folate
75.4mcg
19%

Minerals in Red Bell Pepper

Per Large (2.25 per pound, approx 3.75" long, 3" diameter.) ~164g

Calcium
11.5mg
<1%
Iron
0.71mg
4%
Magnesium
19.7mg
5%
Phosphorus
42.6mg
3%
Potassium
346mg
7%
Sodium
6.56mg
<1%
Zinc
0.41mg
4%
Selenium
0.16mcg
<1%
Copper
0.03mg
4%
Manganese
0.18mg
8%

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Similar Foods

Compare Red Bell Pepper with other vegetables.

Broccoli

31 cal | 2.5g protein | 6g carbs

Spinach

7 cal | 0.9g protein | 1.1g carbs

Carrot

25 cal | 0.5g protein | 5.9g carbs

Tomato

22 cal | 1.1g protein | 4.8g carbs

Cucumber

16 cal | 0.7g protein | 3.7g carbs

Bell Pepper

31 cal | 1.2g protein | 7.1g carbs
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