How healthy is green bell pepper?
Is green bell pepper healthy? Yes, for most people. Green bell pepper scores 93/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 20 kcal, 80 mg vitamin C and 1.7 g fiber. Green peppers are unripe red peppers: still rich in vitamin C, with less vitamin A and sugar. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Green bell pepper ranks higher than 93% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C100%
- Fiber30%
- Potassium19%
- Vitamin E12%
- Magnesium12%
- Vitamin A10%
- Iron9%
- Protein9%
- Calcium4%
Counts against
- Saturated fat1%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium1%
Raw NRF9.3: 205 minus 2 = 203. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in green bell pepper?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 20 kcal | 24 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 2 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 2.9 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 21 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 80 mg | 96 mg | 106% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 10 mg | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 208 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 12 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 3.6 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Peppers, sweet, green, raw" (FDC 170427). Values rounded.
Why is green bell pepper good for you?
- 96 mg vitamin C in 1 medium pepper, 106% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Good ways to use it
- Stir-fries and fajitas
- Raw with dips
What should you watch out for?
- Nothing notable for most people.
Which vegetables score higher?
Other vegetables with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.