Food guide

Poblano Pepper

Mexico's everyday mild chilli, dried as ancho; earthy rather than fiery, used in sauces and stuffing.

VegetablesPlant-Based

Poblano Pepper, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of poblano pepper, dried for fair comparison. Typical serving: 10 g dried — 28 kcal per 10 g serving.

Nutrition information for Poblano Pepper
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (10 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	280 kcal	28 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	12 g	1.2 g	4.3 g
Carbohydrate	51 g	5.1 g	18.2 g
Fat	8 g	0.8 g	2.9 g
Fibre	22 g	2.2 g	7.9 g

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

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of poblano pepper, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Poblano Pepper
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (10 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1022 µg	102 µg	114%
Vitamin C	2 mg	0.2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.18 mg	0.018 mg	15%
Riboflavin	2.3 mg	0.23 mg	177%
Niacin	6.4 mg	0.64 mg	40%
Vitamin B6	3.5 mg	0.35 mg	206%
Folate	69 µg	6.9 µg	17%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	0.2 mg	40%
Minerals
Calcium	61 mg	6.1 mg	5%
Iron	10.9 mg	1.1 mg	61%
Magnesium	113 mg	11.3 mg	27%
Phosphorus	201 mg	20.1 mg	16%
Potassium	2411 mg	241 mg	51%
Sodium	43 mg	4.3 mg	2%
Zinc	1.4 mg	0.14 mg	13%
Selenium	2.9 µg	0.29 µg	5%
Copper	0.51 mg	0.051 mg	57%
Manganese	1.3 mg	0.13 mg	57%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, ancho, dried

% 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 poblano pepper?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
Mexico's everyday mild chilli, dried as ancho; earthy rather than fiery, used in sauces and stuffing.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Corn, Cheese, Beans.

Things to consider

Dried foods are calorie-dense; weigh a portion rather than eating from the bag.

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