Green peppers
Low GI
GL 1.2 per piece (119 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Green peppers has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Sweet Pepper (15). One piece (119 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.2.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170427 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Sweet Pepper
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Sweet Pepper - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g baked
Baked pepper - Canned chili pepperGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g cannedchili
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g greengrilled
Green pepper - GI 25 · GL 1 per 100 g zucchini turkey stuffed
Peppers stuffed with lean turkey, zucchini, and herbs (baked) - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g marinated
Pickled peppers - Raw yellow bell pepperGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g yellow
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 0.1 |
| 1 ring (3" dia, 1/4" thick) | 10 g | 0.1 |
| 1 small | 74 g | 0.7 |
| 1 cup, sliced | 92 g | 0.9 |
| 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) | 119 g | 1.2 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 149 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 20 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.4 g |
| Natural | 2.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High water content/low calorie
- Low protein content
- Limited micronutrient density compared to darker varieties
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Green peppers?
Green 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 Green peppers good for people with insulin resistance?
Green 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 Sweet Pepper has the lowest glycemic load?
Green peppers has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sweet Pepper in this database (1 per 100 g).
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