Bell peppers
Low GI
GL 1.2 per piece (119 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Bell peppers has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (119 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.2.
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
- Cooked red bell peppersGI 15 · GL 0.6 per 100 g redcooked
- GI 15 · GL 0.6 per 100 g greenfried
Fried green bell peppers - GI 15 · GL 0.8 per 100 g yellow
Yellow bell peppers - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g fried
Fried bell peppers - Boiled bell peppersGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g green
Green bell peppers - Grilled bell peppersGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g grilled
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp, chopped | 9 g | 0.1 |
| 1 ring | 10 g | 0.1 |
| 1 small | 74 g | 0.7 |
| 1 cup, sliced | 92 g | 0.9 |
| 1 medium | 119 g | 1.2 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 149 g | 1.5 |
| 1 large | 164 g | 1.6 |
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
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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 (119 g) has a glycemic load of 1.2; 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?
Among the forms of Bell peppers in this database, Cooked red bell peppers has the lowest glycemic load (0.6 per 100 g).
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