How many carbs are in a bell pepper?
A medium red bell pepper (119g) has about 7g of carbohydrate and 5g of net carbs. It is one of the lowest-carb vegetables in common use.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium bell pepper (119g) | 7.2g | 2.5g | 4.7g |
| 1 small (74g) | 4.5g | 1.6g | 2.9g |
| 1 large (164g) | 9.9g | 3.4g | 6.4g |
| 1 cup, chopped (149g) | 9.0g | 3.1g | 5.9g |
| 100 grams | 6.0g | 2.1g | 3.9g |
Net carbs
A medium bell pepper has about 5g of net carbs, which is total carbs (7g) minus fiber (2g). At this level, bell peppers fit comfortably into nearly any low-carb eating plan. See the net carbs guide for the full picture on net carb calculation.
For diabetes
A medium bell pepper has about 7g of total carbs, which is a negligible load for most meal plans. Red bell peppers contain slightly more sugar than green ones because they are fully ripe, but the difference is small in practical terms. They are a useful way to add bulk and sweetness to a meal without adding significant carbs. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
A medium bell pepper has about 5g of net carbs. That fits easily into a 20 to 30g daily keto budget and makes bell peppers one of the better vegetable options for keto cooking.
Good to know
Color tells you the ripeness and the sugar level. Green peppers are picked early and have the least sugar, about 2g per 100g. Red, orange, and yellow peppers ripen longer on the plant and have 4 to 5g of sugar per 100g. The carb count goes up slightly with color, but the fiber stays similar. Roasting concentrates the sugars, so a roasted red pepper tastes sweeter than its raw carb count suggests.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 26.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6.03g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugars: 4.2g
- Protein: 0.99g
- Fat: 0.3g
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How many carbs are in a bell pepper?
A medium bell pepper (119g) has about 7g of carbohydrate and 5g of net carbs.
Do red and green bell peppers have the same carbs?
Not quite. Green peppers have slightly fewer carbs (about 5g per 100g) because they are less ripe. Red peppers have about 6g per 100g. The difference in a whole pepper is about 1 to 2g.
Is a bell pepper keto-friendly?
Yes. A medium bell pepper has about 5g of net carbs, which fits easily into a standard keto daily budget.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of sliced bell pepper?
One cup of sliced bell pepper is about 92g and has around 5.5g of carbs and 3.5g of net carbs.
Are bell peppers OK for diabetics?
Yes. Bell peppers have a very low glycemic index and only about 7g of total carbs per medium pepper. They are a common choice for people managing blood sugar.