Food guide

Yellow Bell Pepper

A fully ripe sweet pepper, milder than green, with more vitamin C than most citrus per 100 g.

VegetablesPlant-Based

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

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of yellow bell pepper, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 27 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Yellow Bell Pepper
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	27 kcal	27 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	1 g	1 g	3.7 g
Carbohydrate	6.3 g	6.3 g	23.3 g
Fat	0.2 g	0.2 g	0.7 g
Fibre	0.9 g	0.9 g	3.3 g

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

Micronutrients

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

Micronutrients for Yellow Bell Pepper
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	10 µg	10 µg	1%
Vitamin C	184 mg	184 mg	204%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.028 mg	0.028 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.025 mg	0.025 mg	2%
Niacin	0.89 mg	0.89 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.17 mg	0.17 mg	10%
Folate	26 µg	26 µg	7%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.17 mg	0.17 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	11 mg	11 mg	<1%
Iron	0.46 mg	0.46 mg	3%
Magnesium	12 mg	12 mg	3%
Phosphorus	24 mg	24 mg	2%
Potassium	212 mg	212 mg	5%
Sodium	2 mg	2 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.17 mg	0.17 mg	2%
Selenium	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Copper	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	12%
Manganese	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	5%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw

% 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 yellow bell pepper?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
A fully ripe sweet pepper, milder than green, with more vitamin C than most citrus per 100 g.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Olive oil, Feta, 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.