# Peppers, hot chili, red, raw: calories and nutrition
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Raw red hot chili peppers deliver about 40 kcal, 1.9 g protein, 0.4 g fat, 8.8 g carbs, and 143.7 mg vitamin C per 100 g.

## Nutrient profile (per 100 g)

| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calories | 40 kcal | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 5.3 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Folate | 23 µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 48 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 143.7 mg | 160% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 2% |

## Standard servings

- 1 pepper: 45 g
- 0.5 cup, chopped or diced: 75 g

## What is in it
Raw red hot chili peppers contain about 40 calories per 100 grams. They give 1.9 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 8.8 grams of carbohydrate, 1.5 grams of fiber, and 5.3 grams of natural sugars. The standout nutrient is vitamin C at 143.7 milligrams, which is more than the daily value. They also provide 322 milligrams of potassium and small amounts of iron, magnesium, and folate.

## What it means for your health
The high vitamin C content is linked to immune support and antioxidant activity. Potassium helps maintain fluid balance and nerve function. The low fat and modest calorie count make this food a light addition to meals. Fiber contributes to digestive health.

## Good to know
A typical pepper weighs about 45 grams, while half a cup chopped weighs about 75 grams. Because vitamin C can be lost during cooking, eating the pepper raw preserves the most vitamin C. This is general education, not medical advice.