Calories in a red bell pepper, and how green and yellow compare
Red bell pepper, 31 calories for a medium one
A medium red bell pepper has 31 calories. USDA's medium weighs 119 g.
A small red pepper has 19 calories. A medium green pepper weighs the same 119 g and has 24.
USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, green, raw. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Whole, chopped or sliced
A cup of chopped red pepper is 149 g and 39 calories. A cup of sliced red pepper weighs less, 92 g, and has 24 calories, so it matters which cup a recipe means.
| Portion | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg | Portion source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium red pepper | 119 g | 31 | 1.2 | 7.2 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 5 | 4.8 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 medium, about 2 3/4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches across |
| 1 small red pepper | 74 g | 19 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 small |
| 1 cup chopped red pepper | 149 g | 39 | 1.5 | 9 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup, chopped |
| 1 cup sliced red pepper | 92 g | 24 | 0.9 | 5.5 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup, sliced |
| 1 medium green pepper | 119 g | 24 | 1 | 5.5 | 0.2 | 2 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 medium, about 2 3/4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches across |
| 1 large yellow pepper | 186 g | 50 | 1.9 | 11.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | Not reported | 3.7 | Not reported | USDA portion, 1 large pepper, 3 3/4 inches long and 3 inches across |
| 1 cup chopped sauteed red pepper | 106 g | 141 | 1.1 | 7 | 13.5 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 22.3 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup chopped |
USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, green, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Carbs and sugar in a medium red pepper
A medium red pepper has 7.2 g of carbs, 5 g of sugar and 2.5 g of fiber, with 1.2 g of protein.
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| Nutrient | 1 medium red pepper | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 26 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 7.2 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 5 g | 4.2 g |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 4 mg |
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USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Red, green, yellow or sauteed
Raw green peppers have 20 calories per 100 g and raw red peppers have 26. Green peppers also list less sugar, 2.4 g per 100 g against 4.2 g for red.
Yellow peppers have 27 calories per 100 g. USDA's yellow record has no sugar value, so none is shown for it.
| Preparation | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red, raw | 100 g | 26 | 1 | 6 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 4 | 0 |
| Green, raw | 100 g | 20 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3 | 0 |
| Yellow, raw | 100 g | 27 | 1 | 6.3 | 0.2 | 0.9 | Not reported | 2 | Not reported |
| Red, sauteed | 100 g | 133 | 1 | 6.6 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 21 | 0 |
USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, green, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Sauteed red peppers
USDA's sauteed red pepper has 133 calories and 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, against 26 calories and 0.3 g of fat raw. A cup of chopped sauteed pepper is 106 g and 141 calories.
The record doesn't say which fat was used. If you measured the oil or butter in your pan, log the raw peppers and the fat as separate items instead.
USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Weigh a raw pepper
Enter the grams of raw red pepper. The calculator uses 26 calories per 100 g.
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119 g has about 30.9 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, green, raw. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Do green peppers have fewer calories than red peppers?
Yes. USDA lists 20 calories per 100 g for raw green peppers and 26 for red. A medium green pepper has 24 calories and a medium red pepper has 31.
USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, green, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. Source checked September 29, 2026.
How many calories are in a yellow bell pepper?
USDA's large yellow pepper weighs 186 g and has 50 calories. Yellow peppers have 27 calories per 100 g.
USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw. Source checked September 29, 2026.
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USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, green, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed. Source checked September 29, 2026.