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Yellow sweet pepper
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 27 kcal —
- Protein 1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 5.4 g 2%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 10 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 184 mg 204%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.89 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.17 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 26 µg 7%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.46 mg 3%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 24 mg 2%
- Potassium 212 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.17 mg 2%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.12 mg 5%
- Selenium 0.3 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 27 | 1 g | 5.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) | 186 g | 50 | 1.9 g | 10 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × strips | 52 g | 14 | 0.5 g | 2.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) | 372 g | 100 | 3.7 g | 20 g | 0.8 g |
| ½ × pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) | 93 g | 25 | 0.9 g | 5 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) | 558 g | 151 | 5.6 g | 30 g | 1.2 g |
| 4 × pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) | 744 g | 201 | 7.4 g | 40 g | 1.6 g |
Similar foods
- Yellow pepperraw35 kcal / 100 g
- Yellow bell pepperraw26 kcal / 100 g
- Green sweet pepperraw20 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet peppergreen, yellow or red, cooked, average33 kcal / 100 g
- Orange sweet pepperraw28 kcal / 100 g
- Red sweet pepperraw26 kcal / 100 g
- Red bell pepperraw32 kcal / 100 g
- Green bell pepperraw22 kcal / 100 g
- Bell pepperraw, Brazil24 kcal / 100 g
- Capsicumraw24 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Yellow sweet pepper
How do you choose a ripe yellow sweet pepper?
Choose one that feels heavy for its size, with taut, glossy skin and a firm green stem. Avoid soft patches, wrinkles or damp-looking spots.
How do you roast yellow sweet pepper?
Halve it and remove the seeds and white ribs, then roast cut-side down at 220 °C for about 20–25 minutes, until the skin blisters and the flesh softens. For a smoky flavour, char it under a hot grill, turning as needed.
Can you eat yellow sweet pepper raw?
Yes. Rinse it, remove the stem, seeds and white ribs, then slice it for salads, sandwiches or dipping; the flesh is crisp and sweet without cooking.
How should you store yellow sweet pepper?
Keep it dry and unwashed in the fridge, ideally in the crisper drawer, and use it within about a week for the best crunch. Once cut, refrigerate it in a sealed container and use within a few days.
What goes well with yellow sweet pepper?
Its sweetness works with tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, onions, feta and olives. Use it in ratatouille, fajitas, kebabs or a tray of roasted vegetables.
Can you use yellow sweet pepper instead of red or green pepper?
Yes: use it in the same quantity in most cooked dishes. It is sweeter and less grassy than green pepper, while red pepper is usually sweeter still; cooking softens the differences.
Does yellow sweet pepper have a lot of vitamin C?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 184 mg of vitamin C, making it a source of this vitamin.
How many calories are in a whole yellow sweet pepper?
A large pepper weighing about 186 g provides 50 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169383 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
