Food guide

Cooked Green Peppers

Cooked Green Peppers is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of cooked green peppers for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 28 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Cooked Green Peppers
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	28 kcal	28 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	0.9 g	0.9 g	3.2 g
Carbohydrate	6.7 g	6.7 g	23.9 g
Fat	0.2 g	0.2 g	0.7 g
Fibre	1.2 g	1.2 g	4.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of cooked green peppers, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Cooked Green Peppers
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	23 µg	23 µg	3%
Vitamin C	74.4 mg	74.4 mg	83%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	9.8 µg	9.8 µg	8%
Thiamin	0.059 mg	0.059 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	0.03 mg	2%
Niacin	0.48 mg	0.48 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.23 mg	0.23 mg	14%
Folate	16 µg	16 µg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.079 mg	0.079 mg	2%
Choline	7.4 mg	7.4 mg	1%
Minerals
Calcium	9 mg	9 mg	<1%
Iron	0.46 mg	0.46 mg	3%
Magnesium	10 mg	10 mg	2%
Phosphorus	18 mg	18 mg	1%
Potassium	166 mg	166 mg	4%
Sodium	2 mg	2 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	1%
Selenium	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Copper	0.065 mg	0.065 mg	7%
Manganese	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	5%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat cooked green peppers?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Cooked Green Peppers is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.