Red bell pepper
Low GI
GL 1.5 per piece (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Red bell pepper has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Bell peppers (15). One piece (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2258590 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Bell peppers
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
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 - +8 more
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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?
- Very low glycemic load
- High water content and hydration
- Excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants
- Low protein content
- Moderate sugar for a vegetable
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Red bell pepper
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Baba Ganoush with Crudités and Wholegrain Pita 35 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Black Bean & Roasted Vegetable Bowl 28 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Chakalaka (South African Spiced Vegetable Relish) 30 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Chicken Cacciatore 45 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Escalivada (Catalan Smoky Roasted Vegetables with Anchovies) 65 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Beef Gulyás with Celeriac 70 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Moqueca — Bahian Coconut Fish Stew 35 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Poulet Basquaise 50 min · 12 ingredients · advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Red bell pepper?
Red bell pepper 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 Red bell pepper good for people with insulin resistance?
Red bell pepper 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?
Red bell pepper has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Bell peppers in this database (1 per 100 g).
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