How many carbs are in peppers, hot chili?
1 pepper of peppers, hot chili contains about 4g of carbohydrate, 3.3g net carbs after subtracting 0.7g of fiber, 0.8g of protein, and 18 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pepper (45g) | 4g | 0.7g | 3.3g |
| 0.5 cup, chopped or diced (75g) | 6.6g | 1.1g | 5.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 8.8g | 1.5g | 7.3g |
Net carbs in peppers, hot chili
1 pepper of peppers, hot chili contains 3.3g of net carbs — total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for peppers, hot chili (per 100g)
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 8.8g
- Dietary fiber: 1.5g
- Sugars: 5.3g
- Protein: 1.9g
- Fat: 0.4g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 170106). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in peppers, hot chili?
1 pepper of peppers, hot chili contains about 4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.7g of fiber, the net carbs are about 3.3g.
How many net carbs are in peppers, hot chili?
Net carbs in 1 pepper of peppers, hot chili are about 3.3g — that is total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is peppers, hot chili good for diabetics?
Peppers, hot chili contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is peppers, hot chili keto-friendly?
Whether peppers, hot chili fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 pepper) provides about 3.3g of net carbs.