Nutritional Facts

Fresh, raw bell peppers are mainly composed of water (92%). The rest is made up of carbohydrates and small amounts of protein and fat.

The table below presents all the main nutrients in bell peppers (1).

Carbs

Bell peppers are primarily composed of carbs, accounting for the majority of the total calorie content.

A cup (149 grams) of chopped red bell peppers contains 9 grams of carbs.

The carbs are mostly sugars, such as glucose and fructose, which are responsible for the sweet taste of ripe bell peppers.

Bell peppers also contain small amounts of fibre, 2% by fresh weight (1). Calorie for calorie, they are actually a very good fibre source.