Red pepper
Low GI
GL 1.5 per piece (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Moderate sugar content compared to leafy greens
Red pepper has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Sweet Pepper (15). One piece (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2258590 , 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 15 · GL 1 per 100 g green
Green peppers - 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
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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 | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.27 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High water content for hydration
- Rich in essential vitamins and antioxidants
- Moderate sugar content compared to leafy greens
- Lower fiber density than cruciferous vegetables
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Red pepper?
Red 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 pepper good for people with insulin resistance?
Red 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 Sweet Pepper has the lowest glycemic load?
Red pepper has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sweet Pepper in this database (1 per 100 g).
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