Bell peppers
Low GI
GL 1.5 per piece (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Bell peppers has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2258590 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Bell peppers
- Bell pepper boiledGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g dicedsalad
Chopped bell peppers, onions, and cilantro blend - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g green
Chopped Green Bell Pepper - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g fried
Fried bell pepper - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g cooked
Half-cooked Bell Pepper - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g roastedred
Oven-roasted red bell peppers - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g red
Red bell pepper
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 149 g | 1.5 |
| 1 medium | 150 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 31 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.2 g |
| Natural | 4.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Extremely low glycemic load
- High water content/low calorie density
- Good source of antioxidants
- Low protein content
- Low micronutrient density compared to leafy greens
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Bell peppers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Bell peppers?
Bell peppers has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (150 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Bell peppers good for people with insulin resistance?
Bell peppers has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Bell peppers has the lowest glycemic load?
Bell peppers has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Bell peppers in this database (1 per 100 g).
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