Vegetables

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw: calories and nutrition

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.

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw in Vegetables category

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)

  • 40 kcal Calories (100 g) · 18 kcal / serving
  • 1.9 g Protein (100 g) · 0.8 g / serving
  • 0.4 g Total Fat (100 g) · 0.2 g / serving
  • 8.8 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 4 g / serving
Macronutrient calorie share for Peppers, hot chili, red, raw Per 100 grams (40 kcal): Protein 1.9 g (16% of macro calories), Carbohydrates 8.8 g (76%), Total fat 0.4 g (8%). 40 kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 1.9 g 16%
  • Carbohydrates 8.8 g 76%
  • Total fat 0.4 g 8%
Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Peppers, hot chili, red, raw
Macronutrient Amount per 100 g Share of macro calories
Protein 1.9 g 16%
Carbohydrates 8.8 g 76%
Total fat 0.4 g 8%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item Amount Relative value
Vitamin C 143.7 mg 160% DV
Total sugars 5.3 g 11% DV
Potassium 322 mg 7% DV
Folate 23 µg 6% DV
Iron 1 mg 6% DV
Magnesium 23 mg 5% DV
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 5% DV

Nutrient library

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient Per 100 g 1 pepper (45 g) % Daily Value (100 g)
Energy 40 kcal 18 kcal 2%
Total fat 0.4 g 0.2 g 1%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0%
Carbohydrates 8.8 g 4 g 3%
Total sugars 5.3 g 2.4 g 11%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 0.7 g 5%
Protein 1.9 g 0.8 g 4%
Sodium 9 mg 4.1 mg 0%
Calcium 14 mg 6.3 mg 1%
Folate 23 µg 10.4 µg 6%
Iron 1 mg 0.5 mg 6%
Magnesium 23 mg 10.4 mg 5%
Potassium 322 mg 144.9 mg 7%
Vitamin A 48 µg 21.6 µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin C 143.7 mg 64.7 mg 160%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Zinc 0.3 mg 0.1 mg 2%

Serving size

What this means for your health

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.

Research behind it

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Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 170106) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.