Peppers (hot chili, green, raw) nutrition facts
Capsicum frutescens
100 grams of peppers, hot chili, green, raw contain 40 calories, 2 g of protein, 9.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (269% DV). Most of its calories (79%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C269%
- Copper19%
- Vitamin B616%
- Vitamin K12%
- Manganese10%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 242 mg | 269% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Folate | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.1 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 87.7 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Peppers (hot chili, green, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 | 63.7 | -37% |
| Protein | 2 g | 2.82 g | -29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.46 g | 12.5 g | -24% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 1.01 g | -80% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 3 g | -50% |
| Total sugars | 5.1 g | 3.34 g | +53% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 157 mg | -96% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170497. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.