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Chili Pepper nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Peppers, hot chili, green, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Chili Pepper

Chili Pepper
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 10 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 40 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 8 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 pepper (45 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -5.3 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 10 mg
TOP 9% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 91% of foods
TOP 18% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 82% of foods
TOP 28% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 72% of foods
TOP 32% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 68% of foods
TOP 34% Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 66% of foods

Chili Pepper calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 40
Calories in 1 pepper 18 45 g
Calories in 0.5 cup, chopped or diced 30 75 g

Chili Pepper Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
10

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.4% 45% 18% 20% 30% 0.91% 8.2% 58% 31% 2.7%
Calcium: 54mg of 1,000mg 5.4%
Iron: 3.6mg of 8mg 45%
Magnesium: 75mg of 420mg 18%
Phosphorus: 138mg of 700mg 20%
Potassium: 1020mg of 3,400mg 30%
Sodium: 21mg of 2,300mg 0.91%
Zinc: 0.9mg of 11mg 8.2%
Copper: 0.52mg of 1mg 58%
Manganese: 0.71mg of 2mg 31%
Selenium: 1.5µg of 55µg 2.7%

Mineral chart - relative view

340 mg
TOP 28%
0.17 mg
TOP 34%
25 mg
TOP 43%
0.24 mg
TOP 49%
1.2 mg
TOP 54%
18 mg
TOP 57%
46 mg
TOP 78%
0.3 mg
TOP 80%
7 mg
TOP 87%
0.5 µg
TOP 89%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 71% 14% 0% 808% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 17% 0% 6.1% 36%
Vitamin A: 3537IU of 5,000IU 71%
Vitamin E: 2.1mg of 15mg 14%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 728mg of 90mg 808%
Vitamin B1: 0.27mg of 1mg 23%
Vitamin B2: 0.27mg of 1mg 21%
Vitamin B3: 2.9mg of 16mg 18%
Vitamin B5: 0.18mg of 5mg 3.7%
Vitamin B6: 0.83mg of 1mg 64%
Folate: 69µg of 400µg 17%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 33mg of 550mg 6.1%
Vitamin K: 43µg of 120µg 36%

Vitamin chart - relative view

243 mg
TOP 9%
1179 IU
TOP 18%
0.28 mg
TOP 42%
23 µg
TOP 46%
14 µg
TOP 48%
0.69 mg
TOP 52%
0.09 mg
TOP 52%
0.95 mg
TOP 69%
0.09 mg
TOP 71%
11 mg
TOP 84%
0.06 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 10% 86%
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
2 g of 50 g
2 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
9.5 g of 300 g
9.5 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
87.7 g of 2,000 g
87.7 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 28% 21% 14% 12% 13% 6.9% 11% 14% 18%
Tryptophan: 78mg of 280mg 28%
Threonine: 222mg of 1,050mg 21%
Isoleucine: 195mg of 1,400mg 14%
Leucine: 315mg of 2,730mg 12%
Lysine: 267mg of 2,100mg 13%
Methionine: 72mg of 1,050mg 6.9%
Phenylalanine: 186mg of 1,750mg 11%
Valine: 252mg of 1,820mg 14%
Histidine: 123mg of 700mg 18%

Fat type information

15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g

Fiber content ratio for Chili Pepper

54% 16% 30%
Sugar: 5.1 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Other: 2.9 g

All nutrients for Chili Pepper per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 40kcal 2% 91% 1.2 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 2g 5% 78% 1.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.2g 0% 88% 166.6 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 243mg 269% 9% 4.6 times more than LemonLemon
Net carbs 8g N/A 50% 6.8 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 9.5g 3% 50% 3 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 25mg 6% 43% 5.6 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 18mg 2% 57% 6.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 340mg 10% 28% 2.3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.2mg 15% 54% 2.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 5.1g N/A 47% 1.8 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.5g 6% 43% 1.6 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.17mg 19% 34% 1.2 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.3mg 3% 80% 21 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 46mg 7% 78% 4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 7mg 0% 87% 70 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 59µg 7% 32%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5% 52% 2.1 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.24mg 10% 49%
Selenium 0.5µg 1% 89%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8% 52% 3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7% 71% 1.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 6% 69% 10.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1% 92% 18.5 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 21% 42% 2.3 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 14µg 12% 48% 7.1 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 23µg 6% 46% 2.7 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0% 91% 280.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 11mg 2% 84%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g N/A 92% 890.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g N/A 84% 432.8 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0% 91% 11.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.07mg 0% 92% 9.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0% 93% 14.1 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.11mg 0% 93% 23.2 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.09mg 0% 92% 5.1 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.02mg 0% 92% 4 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0% 93% 10.8 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.08mg 0% 92% 24.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.04mg 0% 92% 18.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 40
% Daily Value*
0.31%
Total Fat 0.2g
0.1%
Saturated Fat 0.02g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.3%
Sodium 7mg
3.2%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 18mg 1.8%

Iron 1.2mg 15%

Potassium 340mg 10%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Chili Pepper nutrition infographic

Chili Pepper nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.