What is Red Bell Pepper? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Red Bell Pepper?

The bell pepper is a vegetable by culinary measures, but botanically it is a fruit. Bell peppers grow in warm to hot climates and are somewhat bell shaped, hence the name. They are large, with wide ridges and smooth, shiny, thin skin. The flesh of the bell pepper is thin, crunchy and a bit juicy. They four main colors of bell peppers are red, green, orange and yellow, some are purple. The flavor is sweet, vegetal and mild. The inside has seeds that should be remove before consuming the flesh of the pepper. These peppers are used in dishes, both raw and cooked.

What does Red Bell Pepper Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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red bell pepper

red bell pepper

The bell pepper is a vegetable by culinary measures, but botanically it is a fruit. Bell peppers grow in warm to hot climates and are somewhat bell shaped, hence the name. They are large, with wide ridges and smooth, shiny, thin skin. The flesh of the bell pepper is thin, crunchy and a bit juicy. They four main colors of bell peppers are red, green, orange and yellow, some are purple. The flavor is sweet, vegetal and mild. The inside has seeds that should be remove before consuming the flesh of the pepper. These peppers are used in dishes, both raw and cooked.

Red Bell Pepper Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (chopped)149g

Cup (chopped)Red Bell Pepper
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories39kcal2%
FatsN/A
Sat. fatsN/A
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs9g3%
Sugars6g12%
Fiber
3g
11%
Proteins1g1%
CholesterolN/A
Sodium6mg0%

Healthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Red Bell Pepper?

1 Cup (chopped) of Red Bell Pepper contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Red Bell Pepper?

1 Cup (chopped) of Red Bell Pepper contains 9 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Red Bell Pepper?

1 Cup (chopped) of Red Bell Pepper contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (chopped) of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 39 calories in 1 Cup (chopped) of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (sliced) of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 50 calories in 1 Cup (sliced) of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 2 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Large unit of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 43 calories in 1 Large unit of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Medium unit of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 31 calories in 1 Medium unit of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Small unit of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 19 calories in 1 Small unit of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Ring of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 3 calories in 1 Ring of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 3 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 7 calories in 1 oz of Red Bell Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Red Bell Pepper?

There are 118 calories in 1 pound of Red Bell Pepper.

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